When an arm is stretched(straightened):
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Explanation:
Starting Position:
Sit with legs straight
Concentration:
on the movement of the arms
Breath:
coordinated with the movement
Repetitions:
each variation 5 times
Practice:
Sit with legs straight. The back is straight and hands rest on the thighs.
Variation A - Forwards:
Raise the arms forward to shoulder height. The arms are straight, the palms face up. Inhaling bend the arms and touch the shoulders with the fingertips. Exhaling straighten the arms.
Variation B - Sideways:
Straighten the arms out sideways at shoulder height. The palms face up. Inhaling bend the arms and touch the shoulders with the fingertips. Exhaling straighten the arms to the sides.
Variation C - Upwards (without illustration):
Raise the arms sideways to shoulder height and place the fingertips on the shoulders. Press the elbows slightly back. >Inhaling straighten the arms upwards with the palms facing one another. >Exhaling lower the fingers to the shoulders.
Benefits:
Strengthens the arm, shoulder and back muscles. Improves mobility and blood circulation to the elbow and shoulder joints. Deepens and harmonises the breath.
When arm outstretched (directed):
- If you want to bend your elbow, the muscles of your biceps flex (pictured below), and, at the same time, the triceps muscles relax.
- To bend the elbow, the biceps contract and the triceps relax.
- To straighten the elbow, the triceps flex and the biceps relax.
- The biceps tendon can become inflamed or damaged when it is overused or excessive pressure is applied suddenly.
- Injuries usually occur when a person is carrying a lot of weight with his arm stretched out straight, or when the weight pushes the arm straight.
- When your biceps muscles in your upper arm contract, pull your lower arm toward your shoulder.
- However, when it relaxes, your biceps are unable to push your arm back out.
- To do this, your triceps muscle, under your upper arm, flexes and directs your arm.