Chair Seated Back Stretch
The Chair Seated Back Stretch mainly works the lower back, with help from the core. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Back Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
Secondary
Obliques
How to do the Chair Seated Back Stretch
Sit upright near the front edge of a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height.
Take a deep breath in, then exhale as you slowly round your upper back and reach your arms forward.
Tuck your chin toward your chest and hinge slightly forward from the hips to deepen the stretch.
Hold this position while breathing deeply into your back for twenty to thirty seconds.
Inhale as you slowly reverse the movement and return to the starting upright seated position.
Chair Seated Back Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Back Stretch work?
The Chair Seated Back Stretch mainly works the lower back, with help from the core. The main muscles are the erector spinae.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Back Stretch?
Chair.
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