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Exercise Lab

Seated Back Stretch

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Equipment

  • Stretching (No Equipment Needed)

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Back
  • Chest

Purposes

  • Stretches front of torso
  • Stretches back

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Description

  • Seated on a chair, place your feet firmly on the ground about 18 inches apart.
  • Let both arms hang straight down.
  • Slowly reach your hands straight down.
  • Carefully lower your head and reach your hands toward the rear.

ProTip

  • Exhale as you gently reach forward

Mistakes

  • Cocking the head back only
  • Bending back only from one section of the spine (instead of the entire length of the spine)
  • Keeping the head elevated
  • Bouncing