Stick Standing Shoulder Mobilization in Extension
A stick held behind the back in both hands is pushed back and up, taking both arms into extension behind the trunk.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, a stick behind the hips held overhand at shoulder width, arms straight.
Steps
- Lift the stick back and away from the hips, arms straight.
- Keep the chest up and the torso from tipping forward.
- Lower the stick back to the hips and repeat.
Common mistakes
Leaning forward to raise the stick higher: stay upright; the range is the shoulders'. Bending the elbows: straight arms take the shoulders into extension. Shrugging the shoulders up: keep them down and back.
Breathing
Exhale lifting the stick, inhale lowering.
