Reaching Mechanics

The movement trains controlled upper-body positioning during a reach. The movement emphasizes active reaching and upper-back rounding rather than merely leaning forward. The reaching arm moves upward toward the ceiling as the body rolls open. The push should produce a strong reach through the arms and upper back. Exhaling and pushing away from the surface initiates the reaching action. The movement brings the body onto the forearm while the reaching arm moves toward the ceiling. The torso may crunch slightly to help create the reach. The correct cue for reaching is to move the body away from the floor, not to move the body or head forward.