Stretching the Back Muscles
Stretching the Back Muscles

Stretching the Back Muscles

Reps5 times
Calories burned26 kcal
LevelBeginner
Midback

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Stand upright, interlace your fingers and turn your palms outward, away from you. Round your shoulders. Stretch your arms forward.

How to perform the exercise

5 times
26 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Start position

Stand upright, interlace your fingers and turn the palms outward, away from you.

02

Shoulders

Round your shoulders.

03

Reach

Reach your arms forward.

04

Hold

Hold this position for 15–20 seconds.

05

Return

Slowly return to the start position.

Variants

Beginner
Reach with a small range.
Middle
Increase the reach and hold time.
Professional
Increase the reach and add a forward torso lean.

Which muscles are working

Mid back and lats

MidbackBroadest back musclesLower backTrapezius

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Stretches the upper-back muscles.
Balance
Improves posture.
Simply
No equipment needed.
Противопоказания

Contraindications

Acute pain in the shoulders or back.
Recent shoulder-joint injuries.
Medical prohibition of stretching.
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Recommendations

Palms
Turn them outward.
Shoulders
Round them gently.
Breathing
Breathe evenly.

Frequently asked questions