Seated Back Stretch
Purposes
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Stretches front of torso
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Stretches back
Description
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Seated, clasp your hands behind your head.
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keeping the head up and straight, push both elbows back as far as is comfortable.
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Gently lean back as far as is comfortable.
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Feel the stretch in your back and torso.
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Seated on a chair, place your feet firmly on the ground about 18 inches apart.
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Let both arms hang straight down.
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Slowly reach your hands straight down.
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Carefully lower your head and reach your hands toward the rear.
ProTip
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Exhale as you gently reach forward
Mistakes
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Cocking the head back only
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Bending back only from one section of the spine (instead of the entire length of the spine)
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Keeping the head elevated
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Bouncing