Technique
- Start in a Seiza position.
- Place one hand (or fingertips) behind you, close to your foot.
- Open your body to that side, pushing your hips forward, and arching back, aiming to push your free hand as far back as possible.
- Smoothly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Logging: Each repetition involves working both sides.
Muscles
Flexibility
Primary
- Abs
- Obliques
Secondary
- Pelvis
- Quadriceps
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Hip adductors
- Biceps
Equipment
Appears in
Other disciplines
Joint movements
Regressions
Seiza
Beginner
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