Standing Back Rotation Stretch
Arms crossed on the chest, turn the shoulders to one side over still hips; the hands nudge the turn further.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet shoulder-width, arms crossed flat on the chest.
Steps
- Rotate the shoulders slowly to one side, hips square.
- Nudge a little further with the hands.
- Hold, then turn back and go the other way.
Common mistakes
Hips swiveling along: square them to the front; the turn happens above them. Slumping in the turn: stay tall. Wrenching with the hands: a gentle nudge only.
Breathing
Exhale into the turn, then breathe evenly in the hold.
