Lateral Leg Movement

During mountain scalars, the leg moves out to the side rather than straight forward. The arm reach shifts the torso toward the front-foot (opposite) side, adding a lateral component to the stretch. The movement involves progressively tapping farther to the side to increase range. The lateral reach is initiated from the tucked (posterior pelvic tilt) position. The lateral reach uses the arm on the kneeling-leg side, directed downward and across the body. The moving leg must remain straight as it reaches laterally. The extension should be maximized without losing body position.