Wushu Side Stretchkick Stretch
In this lesson you will learn
how do a wushu side stretchkick stretch. This stretch stretches the hamstrings,
the groin area
and the knee. As the
name implies,
this
stretch is for wushu and in particular for
the side stretchkick. Find more stretches at stretching main, and instructions for wushu instructions at wushu main.
Execution
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In this lesson you will learn
how to stretch your
right side wushu stretchkick. For the left side of this stretch, do the whole thing the other way
around. How to get started: Not shown here! Stand upright, with your legs closed and the feet parallel. Then turn the right foot 90 degrees to the right, so that the toes
point to the wall. Lift your right leg and put it on the wall / or ladder wall. Elevate your leg "MORE" than to hip height. Don't twist your hips
or your upper body. Lean slightly against the wall and fully extend both knees. Try to keep your standing leg and your spine in one line. Flex your right ankle and grasp the foot with
your left hand - see illustration. The toes
of your right foot now point towards your right ear. Your right arm has to be in front of he right leg. This way you can't twist your upper body and your
hips the wrong way. It doesn't matter if you let the right arm hang, put it on your left shin, or hold onto the wall, but when you stretch your right leg, your right arm
has to be behind your right leg.
Advice
- Warm up sufficient and do the straight wushu stretchkick
stretch and some groin stretches before you do the wushu side stretchkick stretch.
- If you can't raise your leg that high, just make sure you keep your standing
leg in one line with your spine and grab your right foot with your right
hand. Flex your ankle and don't twist your hips. Your toes point straight up or towards your ears. Bending down the upper body to the leg that's stretched is ok, but not that good
for your hips.
- Stop immediately if you feel pain in your hips.
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