Kneeling Upper Back Rotation (female)

Kneeling Upper Back Rotation demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Start in a kneeling position, sit back on your heels, and stretch your arms out in front of you
  • 2Keeping your hands on the ground, pull your right hand underneath your left, reaching as far as comfortable
  • 3Rotate your upper body to the right, opening your chest and raising your right arm to the sky
  • 4Hold for 10–20 seconds, then switch sides
  • 5Repeat this movement for 10 reps on each side

Tips:

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise
  • If you can't reach the sky comfortably, just lift your arm as high as you can
  • Ensure to maintain even weight distribution between both knees
  • Try to keep your bottom resting onto your heels throughout the exercise

Kneeling Upper Back Rotation Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs