{"id":8734,"date":"2023-03-21T09:23:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?page_id=8734"},"modified":"2023-03-21T10:58:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T14:58:20","slug":"bending-and-mending-the-downward-dogfish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/fishing-resources\/bending-and-mending-the-downward-dogfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Bending and Mending: The Downward Dogfish"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bending and Mending<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you are building a trap, mending a net, or heaving an oyster cage, you may find yourself hunched over or in an awkward position in order to complete a task. It’s important to be mindful of how you are working, but it’s also good to consider taking time to stretch and readjust to protect your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Work Task:<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Bending and Mending<\/strong><\/p>\n

Repairing traps and preparing equipment for the upcoming season is what you are likely doing these days.\u00a0 These activities involve a lot of bending and twistiing after a long winter.<\/p>\n

For a stretch break, try our version of the Half Down Dogfish<\/em> to counter those strains on your back.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Stretch Break!<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Half Down DogFISH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place hands on a prop or wall at waist height. Inhale, step both feet back. Exhale, bend from the hip, pushing away from the wall to lengthen spine. Arms are extended in front of you at shoulder height. With head between arms, look downward. Keep knees lightly bent. Hold for 2-3 breaths.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Demonstration of Half Down DogFISH<\/span>
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