Back, Chest, Hyperstrike Exercise Videos

Spinal Drape

Spinal Drape
23 Aug

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Muscle Groups
  • Back
  • Chest
Purposes
  • Stretches chest
  • Stretches lower back

Overview

The spinal drape lifts the hips and lengthens the lower back. Lie on your back in a straight line, balancing the left and right sides of your body. Rest the bolster on the sacrum closer to hips, not on the coccyx. Separate the legs 4-6″. Move upper arms away from side of chest, palms facing up. Exhale and relax into the stretch.

Description

  • Place a small rolled up towel under the small of your back.
  • Lie down on the towel and stretch both arms to the sides.
  • Keep your hips and knees bent, with your feet flat on the floor about 12 inches from your hips.
  • Relax and breath deeply.

Mistakes

  • Not relaxing the arms to the sides
  • Keeping the head elevated
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