Upward and downward rotation of the scapula needs to precede adduction to avoid over mobilizing in the shoulder joint. If the scapulae don’t mobilize, there can be too much movement in the glenohumeral joint causing overstretching in the joint capsule or impingements in the tendons of the biceps and supraspinatus.

If the hips joints are not sufficiently mobile, excessive torque can result in the knee joints. Great care should be taken to avoid any strain in the knees because the menisci are most vulnerable when the knee joints are semiflexed.