Wide Stance Thoracic Rotation
Hinged forward in a wide stance, one hand stays low while the other arm opens up to the ceiling; the upper back turns, the hips stay still.
How to do it
Setup
Feet wide, knees soft, hinged forward with a flat back, both hands hanging toward the floor.
Steps
- Turn the chest and reach one arm up toward the ceiling.
- Keep the other hand low and the hips square.
- Bring the arm down and open to the other side.
Common mistakes
Hips rotating with the arm: they stay square; the turn is in the upper back. Rounding the lower back in the hinge: keep it flat and bend the knees more. Throwing the arm up: open it slowly as far as the chest turns.
Breathing
Exhale opening up, inhale returning.
