Spine Stretch (female)

Spine Stretch demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the floor with your legs spread wide apart
  • 2Extend your arms out in front of you
  • 3Slowly bend forward, reaching towards your knees or feet
  • 4Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds
  • 5Slowly raise back up, returning to your starting position

Tips:

  • Keep your spine straight as you reach forward
  • Avoid bouncing or jerking
  • Exhale as you bend forward, inhale as you raise back up
  • Feel the stretch in your lower back and not in your thighs or hamstrings

Spine Stretch Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs