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Seated Lower Back Stretch

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleLats EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Place your hands on your thighs or on the sides of the chair for support.
  3. Slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. Feel the stretch in your lower back and hold for 20-30 seconds.
  5. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lats (primary)GlutesHamstrings

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