Seated Lower Back Stretch Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Erector Spinae, Teres Major
- Intensity
- low
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 2
- Alternate Names
- Seated Spine Stretch
How to: Seated Lower Back Stretch
- Sit on the ground with your legs stretched out in front of you.
- Inhale, reaching your arms overhead.
- Exhale as you hinge at the hips, reaching forward towards your feet.
- Hold the stretch while breathing deeply.
Common Mistakes
- Bending the back instead of hinging at the hips.
- Not holding the stretch for a sufficient duration.
Modifications
- Perform with a chair for additional support.
- Use a strap to assist in reaching further.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while leaning forward.
- Breathe deeply and hold the stretch gently.
Seated Lower Back Stretch Alternatives
Tags
back
stretching
flexibility
latissimus dorsi
erector spinae
beginner