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Exercise Ball Exercises - Supine Back Extension

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to lie back over the exercise ball with the ball centred under your thoracic spine.
  • Allow your back to gently arch over the ball.
  • Reach arms overhead keeping your elbows straight.
Action
  • Hold this position.
Stretches
  • Abdominals, anterior spinal ligaments, hip flexors, latissimus dorsi, pecs
Physio Tips
  • Most of us spend out day sitting at a desk or computer, or repeatedly bending forward. This can result in shortening of the anterior spinal ligaments, hip flexors and pectoral muscles.
  • It is normal to feel a stretch but you should not feel pain. Do not do this stretch if you experience pain. Consult a physical therapist.


3ballsHold this stretch 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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