Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch
Description
The bodyweight standing back stretch is a simple standing stretch for the back. The lifter stands tall, reaches the arms overhead, and gently arches backward to extend the spine. It is a useful stretch for desk-bound trainees with tight backs.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip width apart.
- Reach the arms straight up overhead.
- Interlace the fingers and turn the palms up.
- Brace your core lightly.
- Press the hands up reaching tall through the spine.
- Slowly arch the upper back gently backward.
- Hold the stretch with steady breath.
- Slowly return to neutral and lower the arms.
Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch Form & Visual
Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch Benefits
- Releases lower back tension
- Stretches the lats
- Easy to do anywhere
- No equipment needed
- Useful posture stretch
- Builds spinal mobility
Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch Muscles Worked
- Spinal erectors
- Latissimus dorsi
- Rectus abdominis
Bodyweight Standing Back Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Cat Cow
- Childs Pose
- Standing Forward Fold
- Cobra Pose
