Exercise to Consider — Child's Pose
Child's Pose is a yoga posture that appears simple but can actually be quite complex. To begin, start in a prone position with your knees wide apart, feet together, and hips stacked over your feet. This position is great for opening up your hips. As you walk your hands out in front of you, your shoulders will be put into flexion and your chest will open up even more.
For a deeper stretch, extend your arms out in front of you while tenting your fingers. If you're unable to use a mat, you can do this exercise while standing and pressing your arms overhead against a wall. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds, release, shake out any tension, and repeat.
In terms of swimming, Child's Pose can help stretch the latissimus dorsi and lower back muscles that are commonly used during strokes.
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