Shoulder Extension PAILS & RAILS
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we explore shoulder extension PAILS and RAILS, using progressive and regressive isometric loading to expand your shoulder's ability to reach behind you.
Objective
Become familiar with controlled isometric techniques that build strength and range in shoulder extension, targeting the front of the shoulder and chest.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll practice pushing into your stretch (PAILS) and then contracting out of it (RAILS) to systematically expand your shoulder extension range. This approach builds tissue resilience while improving your ability to reach behind your back, bind in twisted poses, or perform pulling movements. For professionals, this offers a structured method for addressing the limited shoulder extension common in clients with desk-bound lifestyles or repetitive forward-reaching movement patterns.
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