Kneeling Ball Side Drape -- Arm Over-Head
Purposes
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Stretches sides of torso
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Stretches latissimus dorsi ("wing" muscle)
Description
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Kneel down on the knee closest to the ball; the opposite foot stays firmly forward.
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Lean the entire side of the body down onto the ball.
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Stretch the arm closest to the ball, and stretch the top arm over your head.
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Relax your trunk, head and arms, and breath deeply.
ProTip
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Let the body "melt" over the ball
Mistakes
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Not relaxing the torso and neck muscles over the ball
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Tilting the top hip too far forward or back.
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Not relaxing the top arm and let the elbow bend