Why can't i do a supine trap stretch?

Hi,  I started the thoracic stretch course today.  

I was kind of surprised how I failed at getting my knees to touch the ground behind my head.  I could've rolled entirely on my neck,  And I still wouldn't reach. I looked really awkward that's for sure.  

Anybody know the technical reason why this was so difficult for me to do?

tight trapz.

I do these next to a wall, so i can walk down my legs while i work on getting all the way down.

Keilani Gutierrez said:

tight trapz.

I do these next to a wall, so i can walk down my legs while i work on getting all the way down.

Good idea

If your sleeping posture is like your profile picture I'm not surprised . You also need good lumbar and thoracic flexion to do this exercise.

LMAO!!!

My hands are pulled off of the floor in this stretch if I put my knees on the floor behind me......does that mean my traps are v.tight?

Should I be actively pushing down with my hands?

Anyone?

.............tumbleweed...........the sound of the wind whistling........... 

My question is should I be actively pulling my hands down to the floor if they come up - or have I gone too far with my stretch?

 Gone too far; keep your arms flat on the floor.