seated lower back stretch

A back exercise targeting the lats, performed with body weight.

seated lower back stretch demonstration
seated lower back stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Lats

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do seated lower back stretch

  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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Lats

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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