Wushu stretching involves pulses into a stretched range to build up resilience and mobility in the associated muscles and tendons. Working carefully this is a very effective way and building functional range of motion and developing your mobility.
Cues:
- Place a heel on top of a box or solid support structure
- Flex the toes back towards the face the entire set
- Hinge and rotate towards the stretching leg while maintaining a neutral lumbar position
- Work carefully and gradually build range of motion over a period of weeks and months
Mistakes:
- Rounding the back
- Failing to flex the foot back towards the face
- Being too aggressive and hurting yourself
