How to do it
Keep your chin tucked and gaze forward during each rotation.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart holding a stick horizontally in front of you with both hands.
- 2
Slowly pass the stick around your head and down your back as far as your flexibility allows.
- 3
Reverse the direction and bring the stick back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, gradually increasing the range of motion as you become more flexible.
Expert tip
Maintain a firm grip and keep your arms as straight as possible throughout the movement to maximize the stretch in your shoulders and upper back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the pass
- ✕Rotating the torso to follow the stick
- ✕Gripping the stick too narrowly