Stretching the lower back and
sides
UPPER BACK
Cross Arm in Front of Chest
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED:
latissimus dorsi and teres major
Stand or sit with the right arm slightly flexed (15° to 30°) and adducted across the chest.
Grasp the upper arm just above the elbow, placing the left hand on the posterior side of the
upper arm.
Pull the right arm across the chest (toward the left) with the left hand; hold for 10 seconds.
Repeat with the left arm.
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Stretching the upper back
UPPER BACK
Arms Straight Up Above Head (Pillar)
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED:
latissimus dorsi and wrist flexors
Stand with arms in front of torso, fingers interlocked with palms facing each other.
Slowly straighten the arms above the head with palms up.
Continue to reach upward with hands and arms.
While continuing to reach upward, slowly reach slightly backward; hold for 10 seconds.
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Stretching the shoulders, chest
and upper back
LOWER BACK
Spinal Twist (Pretzel)
MUSCLE(S) AFFECTED:
internal oblique, external oblique and spinal erectors
Sitting with legs straight and upper body nearly vertical, place right foot on left side of left
knee.
Place back of left elbow on right side of right knee, which is now bent.
Place right palm on floor 12 to 16 inches behind hips.
Push right knee to the left with left elbow while turning shoulders and head to the right as
far as possible. Try to look behind the back. Hold for 10 seconds.
Repeat with left leg.
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Warm Up/Cool Down Exercises
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