DOORWAY HINGE STRETCH

The doorway hinge stretch is used to target muscles of the posterior chain. Hold a doorway or other stable object like a squat rack with both hands crossed over and thumbs pointing downwards. Place both hands above head height. Lean back by hinging at the hips and allowing your pelvis to drop back. Maintain straight arms and legs during this stretch. Hold for up to 30 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds.

Muscles Involved:

• hamstrings

  • biceps femoris

  • semitendinosus

  • semimembranosus

• latissimus dorsi

Related Conditions:

• lower cross syndrome

• latissimus dorsi contracture

• hamstring contracture

• mechanical low back pain

• lumbar facet syndrome

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