spine stretch
The spine stretch is a bodyweight exercise that focuses on stretching and mobilizing the spine. It also provides a gentle stretch to the hamstrings and glutes. This movement is performed seated and emphasizes spinal flexibility and posture.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
spineUPPER PULL
Secondary Muscles
hamstringsglutes
Instructions
- Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
- Place your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your body.
- Engage your core and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight.
- Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your spine.
- Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
