LatsBeginner

Chair Lower Back Stretch

Stretching movement using No Equipment.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary LatsSupporting Lower Back

Movement instructions

1
Sit upright on a chair.
2
Bend to one side with your arm over your head. You can hold onto the chair with your free hand.
3
Hold for 10 seconds, and repeat for your other side.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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