Functional strength training-Lawn mowers-rows
Lawn mowers... great exercise for strengthening your back. Stretch reaching down. Pull up to hip and squeeze back muscles.
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Athletic fitness program-Upper back stretches-thoracic spine
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Upper back stretches-thoracic spine stretch. One arm reaches overhead creating traction. Opposite arm rotates internally in the transverse plane opening the thoracic spine and posterior shoulder. Placing one foot up on the step creates unloading of the lower spine.
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Daily stretching routine-Adductor Stretch with Tubing
Secure the tubing to something that won't move. Place tube around thigh high near groin area. Once you feel tensioning in the inner thigh, laterally flex your trunk with bilateral overhead reach in the frontal plane.
Strength conditioning-Exercises for unloading lower back
Exercises for the back. In a doorway-Unload your lower back (left foot is off the floor and leg is rotating to the right or anterior) add lateral flexion and rotation to the spine for this active stretch.