Standing Back Rotation Stretch
Description
This exercise involves standing with feet shoulder-width apart and rotating the torso to stretch the back muscles. It can help improve flexibility and reduce tension in the back.
Equipment Required
Standing Back Rotation Stretch Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Slowly rotate your torso to the right, keeping your hips facing forward.
- Place your right hand on your left shoulder and your left hand on your lower back.
- Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds, feeling the stretch in your back and shoulders.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Complete 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions on each side.
Standing Back Rotation Stretch Form & Visual
Standing Back Rotation Stretch Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the spine
- Relieves tension and stiffness in the back muscles
- Stretches the chest and shoulders
- Helps to improve posture
- May alleviate lower back pain
Standing Back Rotation Stretch Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Erector Spinae
- Quadratus Lumborum
Standing Back Rotation Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Back Rotation Stretch
- Supine Spinal Twist
- Standing Side Bend
- Standing Forward Bend with Twist
- Seated Spinal Twist