How to Do
How to Do Overhead Reaching Step
The overhead reaching step should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the overhead reaching step.
Beginning
Beginning Overhead Reaching Step
1. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart or slightly wider (the wider your stance, the easier it will be to balance). Place your left hand at your side, palm against your thigh.
2. Raise your right hand high over your head, elbow and shoulder completely extended. Make a point to the sky with your fingertips.
Movement
Overhead Reaching Step Movement
1. Standing tall with your feet hip width apart is a good idea.
2. With arms stretched aloft and abs braced, take a slight step back.
3. With the lunging heel, make contact with the ground.
4. Return to the starting position by pushing back with the back foot.
Benefits
Overhead Reaching Step Benefits
Increase your deltoid muscle's flexibility and range of motion.
Shoulder stiffness and strain should be reduced.
Your posture should be improved
Reduce your risk of shoulder pain and damage.
Improve your athletic ability
Exercise Aliases
Step With Overhead, Posterior Step With Overhead.
