Spine Stretch
- Body part
- Back
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- No equipment — bodyweight
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you. Place your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your body. Engage your core and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight. Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your spine. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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