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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.
Find wushu instructions at wushu main.
Description: Side Stretchkick Stretch
- In this lesson you will learn how to stretch your
right side 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 left 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. The 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,
grab your left shin or hold on the wall, but the arm must not
be behind the leg.
Trainer advice: Side Stretchkick Stretch
- Warm up sufficient and do the straight wushu stretchkick
stretch and
groin stretches before you apply the side stretchkick stretch.
- If you can't raise your leg that high, 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.
Toes point straight up or towards your ears.
Bending down the upper body to the leg that's stretched is not good
for the hip joint.
- Stop immediately if you feel pain in your hips.
Related instructions: Side Stretchkick Stretch
Videos: Side Stretchkick Stretch
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