Rotational Movement

The execution goal is to create opening through the side body and ribs. The upper body receives additional stretch through the arm reach and rotational component of the exercise. Reaching the opposite hand underneath the planted arm creates a stretch through the trunk. Reaching the arm overhead allows the torso to both lengthen and rotate. One hand reaches down while twisting inward to establish a firm lower reaching position as part of the rotational movement. After the reach-through, the movement continues by twisting upward in the opposite direction to complete the rotation. Torso rotation is achieved by sliding one leg through underneath the body toward the opposite side from a push-up position. The sit-through involves repeating the rotation in both directions by alternating which leg slides through. The rotation is performed by bringing the opposite elbow to meet the front knee as the athlete steps back into the lunge. Breathing mechanics and body positioning are used to encourage rotation through the trunk without collapsing or crunching. Trunk rotation is driven through rotation of the humerus. The long exhale is used to progressively deepen the rotational reach. Keeping t…