BENCH THORACIC EXTENSION

The bench thoracic extension exercise is for dynamic thoracic flexibility. This exercise requires a flat bench or couch. Align yourself perpendicular to a bench and place your upper back against the free edge of it. Keep both feet planted on the floor to support your lower body. Mesh the fingers of both hands together and place it behind your head to support it. Begin the exercise by extending your back along the edge of the flat bench. Go as far as tolerable before returning back to neutral position.

Structures involved:

• thoracic spine

Related conditions:

• upper cross syndrome

• thoracolumbar syndrome

• thoracic hypomobility

• shoulder impingement

• rotator cuff tendinitis

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