Figure 8

Tandem Leaning: Tandem Stretching & Strengthening

  • Read the introduction.
  • Clasp fingers with your tandem partner (picture one).
  • Lean away from them as they lean away from you.
  • As you continue to lean away from them, begin closing their arms by opening yours.
  • Continue to lean away from them while opening your arms as they close your arms.
Tandem Partner Stretching Tandem Partner Stretching
Tandem Partner Stretching Tandem Partner Stretching

Reciprocal Lean: Isometric, Concentric, and Eccentric Contractions

Isometric Your arms are isometrically contracting as you and your partner lean away from each other.
Concentric Your arms are strengthening as you close their arms.
Eccentric Your arms are resistance stretching as they close your arms.
Reciprocal The same holds true for your tandem partner.
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