As a lee, I strongly prefer my arms stretched up tight and extended out (full spreadeagle style) over tied behind my back.
When my wrists are pulled tight above my head or stretched out to the sides, my ribs, underarms, and torso feel way more exposed and vulnerable. Everything gets stretched taut, which makes every touch hit so much harder. I can’t curl up or protect myself at all — that’s when I really start breaking.
As a ler, I also prefer the arms stretched up tight and extended out for the exact same reason — maximum exposure, maximum access, and much stronger reactions from the lee.
So for me, arms stretched up and tight wins every time.
What about you? Do you prefer the lee with arms stretched up/extended or pulled back?