Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch
Description
The standing reach up back rotation stretch is a thoracic mobility drill. Reaching one arm overhead and rotating the trunk to the same side stretches the obliques and lats while opening the upper back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch Instructions
- Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Reach one arm straight up overhead.
- Rotate the torso slowly toward the working side.
- Continue rotating until the chest faces back.
- Hold the rotated position briefly.
- Return to center and switch sides.
- Continue alternating for the working set.
Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch Form & Visual
Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch Benefits
- Mobilizes the thoracic spine.
- Stretches the obliques.
- Opens the lats.
- Useful warm-up.
- Improves rotational mobility.
Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch Muscles Worked
- Latissimus dorsi
- Obliques
- Erector spinae
Standing Reach Up Back Rotation Stretch Variations & Alternatives
- Side Bend
- Standing Twist
- Cat Cow
- Thread the Needle
