bodyweight·mobility
World's Greatest Stretch
mobilityhamstringshipsthoracic-spine
How to
The technique.
- 01
Start in a push-up position, then step one foot outside your hand.
- 02
Keep your back leg straight and heel lifted, maintaining a stable base.
- 03
Rotate your torso towards the front leg, reaching your inside arm to the sky.
- 04
Lower your elbow towards the floor inside your front foot for a deeper hip stretch.
- 05
Return to the starting push-up position and repeat on the other side.
Common mistakes
What goes wrong.
- ×Rushing through the movements, not holding each position.
- ×Rounding the back, losing spinal integrity.
- ×Not going deep enough into the hip or thoracic rotation.
- ×Holding breath, reducing relaxation and stretch.
- ×Losing balance or stability during the rotation.
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