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Seated lower back stretch

Beginner

Seated lower back stretch is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the lats, also working the glutes and hamstrings.

What it works

Primary muscle

Lats

Also works

GlutesHamstrings

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Mobility
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

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

What to do instead

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