Alternating Standing Behind-Back 180-Stretch

Standing Alternating Behind Back 180 Stretch

Positioning:
1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
2. Engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
3. Start with both arms at your sides, relaxed.

Movement:
1. Raise your right arm above your head, keeping it straight. Your palm should face forward.
2. As you reach overhead, turn your torso slightly to the left.
3. Slowly bring your right arm behind your back, bending at the elbow and allowing your arm to rest against your lower back.
4. At the same time, extend your left arm out to the side, parallel to the ground with your palm facing down.
5. Hold this position for a moment, feeling a stretch across your shoulders and chest.
6. Return to the starting position with both arms at your sides.
7. Repeat the movement, this time raising your left arm above your head and bringing it behind your back while extending your right arm to the side.
8. Continue alternating arms for 5-10 repetitions on each side.

Tips:
- Keep your movements controlled and steady to avoid strain.
- Focus on maintaining good posture throughout the exercise.
- Breathe deeply and smoothly, exhaling as you stretch.