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Seated Lower Back Stretch

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Lats accessibility Back
Glutes Hamstrings

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Body Weight

Category

flexibility

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

3.1

Force

pull

Seated Lower Back Stretch is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Lats in the Back region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Hamstrings.

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1

Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet flat on the ground.

2

Place your hands on your thighs or on the sides of the chair for support.

3

Slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.

4

Feel the stretch in your lower back and hold for 20-30 seconds.

5

Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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