Dynamic Stretches

Question 1

Dynamic Chest Stretch

Answer 1

• Keep arms parallel to floor, reach as far forward as comfortably possible with straight arms
• Keeping arms parallel with the floor, return the arms simultaneously and clap the hands lightly
• Keep the spine in a neutral position throughout exercise

Question 2

Lunge with Twist

Answer 2

• Keep front shin vertical and knee behind toes
• Lower rear knee to within an inch of the ground
• Maintain upright torso, rotate upper body toward leading leg

Question 3

Squat to Overhead Reach

Answer 3

• Keep heels flat, push the hips back, avoid rounding the back, keep chest up
• Look straight forward, use a smooth, controlled tempo to rise upwards coming up onto the toes and pointing fingers to the sky
• Return towards the floor reversing the above action

Question 4

Posterior Step with Overhead Reach

Answer 4

• Stand up tall. Take a step backwards whilst reaching above your head
• Fully stretch the body up and back
• Return to a standing pose and repeat using the alternate leg

Question 5

Squat to Overhead Reach and Twist

Answer 5

• Keep heels flat, push the hips back, avoid rounding the back
• Keep chest up, look straight forward
• Using a smooth, controlled tempo, stand up tall reaching above the head with a twist