Arm Circles with Cocky Walk
Arm Circles with Cocky Walk
Proper Technique:
- Perform full circular rotations at the shoulder, keeping the arms straight, while performing rapid dorsi-flexion (heels are off the floor) at the ankle with each step
- Perform forward swings one half the distance and backwards swings for the second half
- Movement occurs in the sagittal (forward/backward movement) plane
Targeted Muscles
- Shoulders
- Calves
- Rotators
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- Read about the benefits of a proper warm up routine
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Improper Technique:
Failure to perform full circular rotations with the arms. The arms should be brought behind the body as far as flexibility allows.
Positions:
Common Errors:
Swinging of the arms with excessive force or velocity.
- Stretching: