Long Stretch
OBJECTIVES
● Develops core strength.
● Strengthens hip and knee extensors.
● Strengthens shoulder flexors.
● Improves shoulder and scapular stabilization.
EXERCISE
● Feet in headrest, ankles at 90 degrees, arms straight, in a push-up
position. Body completely straight, head in line with spine, shoulders over hands.
● Push carriage out without changing the angle of body.
Pull carriage in with same body position and control.
● Inhale press out – Exhale pull in.
4-5 times
1-2 springs
CUES
● Navel to Spine.
● Squeeze tush.
● Keep spine straight.
● Grip bar with thumbs in line with fingers