Description:
The seated upper back stretch rounds the upper back forward to lengthen the muscles between and around the shoulder blades.
Muscles Stretched:
- Rhomboids
- Trapezius
- Latissimus Dorsi
How To Perform:
- Sit on a bench or chair and clasp your hands in front of you.
- Round your upper back and push your hands forward, separating your shoulder blades.
- Tuck your chin and let your upper back curl.
- Feel the stretch across your upper back and hold.
- Return to an upright position slowly.
Benefits:
- Relieves tightness in the targeted muscles.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion.
- Supports better posture.
- Helps the muscles recover between sessions.
Tips:
- Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Breathe slowly and relax into the stretch.
- Stretch to mild tension, never to pain.
- Hold the position steady rather than bouncing.