Bear Hug Thoracic Extension

Upper BackThoracic Mobility
Written By David Song

BEAR HUG THORACIC EXTENSION

This is a thoracic extension based mobility exercise. The bear hug arm position is used to uncouple movement from the scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joints (shoulder joints). Give yourself a hug and extend through the upper back. Be sure to move the low back as little as possible to isolate movement to the thoracic region.

Structures Involved:

  • Thoracic Spine

Related Conditions:

  • Rib Joint Pain

  • Costochondritis

  • Low Back Pain

  • Neck Pain

  • Shoulder Impingement

Related Exercises

Featured
Foam Roller Prayer Stretch
Thoracic Mobility, Thoracic Spine, Latissimus Dorsi, Mobility, Foam Rolling, Upper Back
Foam Roller Prayer Stretch
Thoracic Mobility, Thoracic Spine, Latissimus Dorsi, Mobility, Foam Rolling, Upper Back
Thoracic Mobility, Thoracic Spine, Latissimus Dorsi, Mobility, Foam Rolling, Upper Back
Reverse Grip Dowel Pullover
Shoulder, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, AC Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Scapulothoracic Joint, Shoulder Warm Up, Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility
Reverse Grip Dowel Pullover
Shoulder, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, AC Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Scapulothoracic Joint, Shoulder Warm Up, Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility
Shoulder, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint, AC Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Scapulothoracic Joint, Shoulder Warm Up, Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility
Dowel Pullovers
Shoulder, Shoulder Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility, Scapulothoracic Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint
Dowel Pullovers
Shoulder, Shoulder Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility, Scapulothoracic Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint
Shoulder, Shoulder Warm Up, Shoulder Mobility, Scapulothoracic Joint, Glenohumeral Joint, Sternoclavicular Joint, Acromioclavicular Joint
Banded Lunge Stretch
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Quadriceps, Rectus Femoris, Posture, Pelvis, Low Back, Stretch, Mobility
Banded Lunge Stretch
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Quadriceps, Rectus Femoris, Posture, Pelvis, Low Back, Stretch, Mobility
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Quadriceps, Rectus Femoris, Posture, Pelvis, Low Back, Stretch, Mobility
Seated Hip Internal Rotation
Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Mobility, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, ITB, Iliotibial Band
Seated Hip Internal Rotation
Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Mobility, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, ITB, Iliotibial Band
Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Mobility, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, ITB, Iliotibial Band
Front Band Pull Shoulder Rotations
Shoulder, Mobility, Warm Up, Rotator Cuff, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
Front Band Pull Shoulder Rotations
Shoulder, Mobility, Warm Up, Rotator Cuff, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
Shoulder, Mobility, Warm Up, Rotator Cuff, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
Standing Lunge Stretch
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Rectus Femoris, Stretch, Hip Flexor Stretch, Hip Stretch, Hip Flexibility
Standing Lunge Stretch
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Rectus Femoris, Stretch, Hip Flexor Stretch, Hip Stretch, Hip Flexibility
Hip, Hip Flexors, Iliopsoas, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Rectus Femoris, Stretch, Hip Flexor Stretch, Hip Stretch, Hip Flexibility
90/90 Hip Thrust
Squat, Warm Up, Mobility, Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Internal Rotators
90/90 Hip Thrust
Squat, Warm Up, Mobility, Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Internal Rotators
Squat, Warm Up, Mobility, Hip, Hip Internal Rotator, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, TFL, Tensor Fascia Latae, Hip Internal Rotation, Hip Internal Rotators
Sleeper Hip External Rotations
Hip, Mobility, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
Sleeper Hip External Rotations
Hip, Mobility, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
Hip, Mobility, Hip External Rotator, Glutes, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Maximus
Sky Reach Stretch
Mobility, Morning Routine, Stretch, Full Body, Full Spine, Lumbar Stretch, Thoracic Stretch, Lumbar Flexibility, Thoracic Flexibility
Sky Reach Stretch
Mobility, Morning Routine, Stretch, Full Body, Full Spine, Lumbar Stretch, Thoracic Stretch, Lumbar Flexibility, Thoracic Flexibility
Mobility, Morning Routine, Stretch, Full Body, Full Spine, Lumbar Stretch, Thoracic Stretch, Lumbar Flexibility, Thoracic Flexibility
David Song
Previous

Chin Tuck Isometric Pushes
Next

Wrist Long Axis Distraction