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Kneeling upper-back rotations

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 3 minOn your own

On hands and knees with one hand behind the head, turning the elbow up to the ceiling. Upper-back rotation for swinging and throwing.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Hips sat back first

Set up

On hands and knees, hands under the shoulders, knees under the hips.

You need: A mat

Steps

  1. Put one hand behind your head
  2. Breathe out and turn the elbow up to the ceiling, following it with the eyes
  3. Turn back down. Do the reps, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A smaller range.

Harder

Sit the hips back towards the heels first.