Hips drop on the reach
Hip extensors fail to maintain the raised crab position.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsHamstrings
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Full Body
Crab Reach
Coaching cues
- Sit on the floor; hands and feet on the floor; hips raised
- Extend one arm overhead while the opposite leg extends
- Rotate the trunk open; reach as far as possible
- Return; alternate sides
Common faults 2
No thoracic rotation — arm just lifts up
Shoulder flexion replaces true thoracic rotation.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗