Long Back
Stretch

OBJECTIVES:
Develops scapular and spinal stabilization.
Strengthens elbow and shoulder flexors and extensors.
Strengthens abdominals and lumbar extensors.
Stretches pectorals.

EXERCISE:
Hands on footbar, fingers toward feet, heels against shoulder rests, tush
lifted off bar with straight arms.

Bend elbows to lower hips toward springs, chest open, shoulders down, neck long.
Push carriage out with heels. Keeping carriage out, lift hips up, pelvis forward, straighten arms.
Return carriage in. Reverse direction pressing carriage out with pelvis lifted.

Inhale start position – Exhale lower hips.
Inhale press out – Exhale return to start.

CUES:
Navel to spine.
Chest stays open.
Neck stays long.
Thumbs in line with fingers on bar.

3 each direction
2 springs