Exercise Lab

Ball Thoracic Extension

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Equipment

  • Physio Ball

Muscle Groups

  • Back

Purposes

  • Upper-back muscle strength
  • Increases range of motion in the upper torso

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Description

  • Kneel in front of a stability ball, drape your torso over the ball.
  • Starting with the head and upper back, lift your spine one segment at a time off the ball.
  • Pull the shoulders back as you near the top.
  • Return slowly to the start position.

ProTip

  • On the way up, pull your shoulder blades together (retraction)

Mistakes

  • Cocking the head back