Standing Backbend

Stand with feet hip-width apart, place your hands up in the air or place your hands on your lower back for support, and gently arch backward lifting your chest toward the ceiling.

3 x 20s holdAdvancedStandingNo equipment

How to do the Standing Backbend

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands up in the air or place your hands on your lower back for support.
  3. And gently arch backward lifting your chest toward the ceiling.

What it targets

Primary muscle groups: Core, Lower Back, Chest.

Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Postural Kyphosis.

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