Combine Flexibility Moves with Child Pose With Pec Twist

Child Pose With Pec Twist

Rep Range

Time Based

Hints

Starting from a kneeling position, with your feet hip-width apart and the tops of your toes on the ground, lower your torso forward, placing your elbows on the ground approximately shoulder-width apart or a tad wider. Once comfortable, extend one arm diagonally in front of you while turning your head to look towards the opposite, non-stretched arm. The diagonal reach of the arm will engage a deeper stretch in the pectoral (chest) region of the stretched side. As you lean into this stretch, maintain the position of your hips, ensuring they remain over or close to your heels.

Common Mistakes

Avoid shifting your weight too much to one side, which could result in losing balance or reducing the effectiveness of the stretch. It's essential to keep the weight distribution even to ensure both sides of the hip receive the benefits of the child pose base. Also, ensure that you're not hyperextending or straining the diagonally stretched arm.

Breathing

Inhale deeply as you set up the position, aligning elbows and preparing to extend one arm diagonally. As you exhale, gently lean into the stretch, allowing the chest to approach the ground. Keep the breathing steady and deep, focusing on relaxation and the sensation of the stretch in the chest and shoulders. On each subsequent exhale, try to deepen the stretch subtly, without forcing it.

Muscle Focus

Primary Focus Area

Chest, Front Shoulder, Serratus Anterior