Stretching behind head

I have just started the Newbie routine, and I have been doing an ok grip just behind the head and use the head as the leverage point to keep my hand from slipping during stretching. Is this ok? I just want to make sure I don’t get nerve damage near the head. It seems to be working ok.

Is this what you are doing?JAI Stretch ~ Johan’s Active Isolated Stretches

Yes it is okay to stretch like that as long as you aren’t forcing too much pressure to the head. Though if you are worried about slipping, why not invest in some gold bond’s powder? The stuff works great for gripping which means you don’t have to place such an emphasis on using the head for leverage and a travel size (which will last a long time) is only 99 cents at Walmart.

The title of this thread was a little deceiving. :)

I always stretched from right behind the head and still now continue to hang right behind it. The stretching is okay but hanging is advised against too close to the head.

I tried that before when I was going for length. Is something wrong with the jai?