Wushu Stretch - Frontal

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Wushu stretching involves pulses into a stretched range to build up resilience and mobility in the associated muscles and tendons. Working carefully this is a very effective way and building functional range of motion and developing your mobility.

Cues:

  • Place a heel on top of a box or solid support structure

  • Flex the toes back towards the face the entire set

  • Hinge and rotate towards the stretching leg while maintaining a neutral lumbar position

  • Work carefully and gradually build range of motion over a period of weeks and months

Mistakes:

  • Rounding the back

  • Failing to flex the foot back towards the face

  • Being too aggressive and hurting yourself

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