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spine stretch

spine stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: spine. Equipment: body weight.

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

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.
  2. Place your hands on the ground behind you, fingers pointing towards your body.
  3. Engage your core and slowly lean back, keeping your back straight.
  4. Continue leaning back until you feel a stretch in your spine.
  5. Hold the stretch for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.