roller back stretch

A back exercise targeting the spine, performed with roller.

roller back stretch demonstration
roller back stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Roller

Target muscles

Spine

Secondary muscles

Hamstrings, Glutes

How to do roller back stretch

  1. Start by sitting on the ground with your legs extended in front of you.

  2. Place the roller perpendicular to your body, just below your glutes.

  3. Slowly roll your body backwards, allowing the roller to move up your back.

  4. Continue rolling until the roller reaches your upper back.

  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly roll back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Spine

Secondary

HamstringsGlutes

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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