Thoracic Mobilization #2

This drill is essential when developing torso mobility for overhead exercises found in weightlifting and hand balancing.

Cues:

• Utilize one of the versions for the entire set

• Keep the knee locked in place by pushing it forward and focusing to move through the torso

• Trace the ground with the top hand without allowing it to elevate

• Work from 30 degrees from one side to 30 degrees to the other

• Maintain external rotation at the shoulder during the entire set

Mistakes:

• Letting the hand come off the floor

• Waving the arm through a larger range of motion than 30 degrees to each side

• Internally rotating the shoulder, or allowing external rotation to relax

• Letting the knee slide backwards