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Middle Back Rotation Stretch
The Middle Back Rotation Stretch is a bodyweight and mat exercise that targets the back, with the obliques and spine assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Back
- Also works
- Obliques, Spine
- Equipment
- Bodyweight, Mat
- Body part
- Back, Waist
Step by step
- Begin on all fours with hands under shoulders and knees under hips.
- Place one hand behind your head with elbow bent.
- Rotate your torso upward, pointing your elbow toward the ceiling.
- Slowly rotate downward, bringing the elbow toward the opposite arm.
- Move in a controlled manner to stretch the mid-back.
- Maintain steady breathing throughout.
- Switch sides and repeat.
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