Spinal Stretch

Spinal Stretch — Start position — Start position

Spinal Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Thoracic & Back
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: static

Muscles worked

middle back
lats
lower back
neck
traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Sit in a chair so your back is straight and your feet planted on the floor.
Interlace your fingers behind your head, elbows out and your chin down.
Twist your upper body to one side about 3 times as far as you can. Then lean forward and twist your torso to reach your elbow to the floor on the inside of your knee.
Return to upright position and then repeat for your other side.

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