Roll Back Stretch

Description
The Roll Back Stretch is a Pilates exercise that involves lying on your back and rolling your spine up and down while keeping your legs straight. This exercise helps to improve spinal mobility and flexibility, as well as strengthen the core muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Roll Back Stretch Instructions
- Start by sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Place your hands behind you, fingers pointing towards your body.
- Slowly lean back, using your hands to support your weight.
- Keep your legs straight and together as you lower your upper body towards the floor.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, then slowly sit back up.
- Repeat the stretch 2-3 times.
Roll Back Stretch Form & Visual
Roll Back Stretch Benefits
- Relieves tension in the lower back and hips
- Improves flexibility in the spine
- Stretches the hamstrings and glutes
- Can help alleviate sciatica pain
- May improve posture and balance
Roll Back Stretch Muscles Worked
- Lower back muscles
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Abdominal muscles
Roll Back Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Roll Back Stretch with Leg Extension
- Roll Back Stretch with Arm Reach
- Roll Back Stretch with Twist
- Roll Back Stretch with Resistance Band
- Roll Back Stretch with Foam Roller