Want to improve your back flexibility?
Here is my 5 minute routine for enhanced back flexibility.
I begin with some rotational work. Sit on the ground, have your right leg out straight and bend the left knee. Cross the left foot over the right knee. Turn your torso to the left. Place the outside of your right arm against the left outer thigh. Use your right arm to push on the left thigh to assist with twisting your torso to the left. Try to turn your upper body so that you can see the wall behind you. Hold for 30 seconds. Then reverse the process to work the opposite side.
Next, kneel on the floor. Slide your knees apart as wide as possible. Lower your chest towards the ground. Hold 30 seconds.
Now keep your chest on the ground and slide your legs together. Using your arms, press your upper body off of the ground while keep your hips down. Don't allow your hips to lift off of the ground. This will stretch the hip flexors, abdominal area, and spine.
Move into a straddle position on the ground. Stretch your chest down to each leg. Hold each side for 30 seconds. Then stretch the side of your torso down to each leg. Hold each side for 30 seconds.
Finish with lowering your chest towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Finish the routine by performing a pike stretch. Walk your hands in towards your feet keeping your knees straight. Try to bring your chest as close as possible to your legs. Hold 30 seconds.
Give this 5 minute routine for enhanced back flexibility a try over the next several weeks. It can be performed daily or 2-3 times per week. It's up to you based on your need. After you do, leave me a comment in the comment section down below. I'd love to hear from you!
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