Back·Bodyweight·Isolation
Spinal Stretch
Upper Back · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Static
The Spinal Stretch is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Upper Back.
Muscles Worked
Upper Back primaryLats secondaryLower Back secondaryNeck secondaryTraps secondary
How to Do the Spinal Stretch
- 1Sit in a chair so your back is straight and your feet planted on the floor.
- 2Interlace your fingers behind your head, elbows out and your chin down.
- 3Twist your upper body to one side about 3 times as far as you can. Then lean forward and twist your torso to reach your elbow to the floor on the inside of your knee.
- 4Return to upright position and then repeat for your other side.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.