Starting Position: Stand facing your partner approximately an
arm's length away from one another. Your feet should be slightly
wider than hip width apart and your toes pointed forward or
slightly outward. Each partner reaches out his or her arms so
that you can each grasp the other's forearms. Downward Phase:
Each partner should start the downward phase by hinging at the
hips and shifting the hips back and down. This will also create
a hinge-like movement at the knees. As you continue to lower
your hips, the knees will start to shift forward slowly. Try to
prevent your knees from moving too far forward beyond the toes.
Brace your core to keep your trunk stable and spine straight.
Each partner should maintain a firm grip and allow one another
to lean back slightly in order to be able to sink deeper into
the hips for greater range-of-motion. Both partners continue to
lower themselves until their thighs are near, or parallel with
the floor. If the heels begin to lift off the floor or the torso
begins to round, r