Back and Shoulder Flexibility

[amblan01]

Back and shoulder flexibility are the reasons I don't have about 10 skills. Bridges are harder to hold up than it is for other girls because my shoulders are stiff. This summer I want to gain a lot of flexibility for next competition season.

 

[stxrdusty]

Are you looking for tips on how to get more flexible?

Start off by always walking around with your chest open and shoulders back.

One shoulder stretch I've found rather helpful is using a PVC tube. Hold the tube behind your back going straight up. Then grab it with your other arm back behind your head. Pull with your bottom arm to streth the top arm, or pull with your top arm to stretch your bottom arm. Both are helpful. I hope this makes sense.

Another stretch can be done in a standard size doorway. Put one arm on each side of the doorway with your elbows at a 90 degree angle. Then lean forward until you feel a stretch.

I hope these help.

 

[Gymnast9272]

Do lots of shoulder stretches. And practice doing bridges every day and they will get easier