spine stretch
spine stretch — highlighted muscle: spine

Muscles worked

spine, hamstrings, glutes

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spine stretch

Body part
back
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
spine
Muscle group
hamstrings

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. 2

    Place your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your body.

  3. 3

    Engage your core and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your spine.

  5. 5

    Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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