Roman Chair Extension

ROMAN CHAIR EXTENSION

This is a strengthening exercise for the extensors of the low back. Start by lying in a roman chair with your hips placed just above the thigh pad. Flex the lumbar spine by leaning forwards with the body until you are fully bent forward. From here, extend the spine until your reach neutral spine. Hold this position for up to 2 seconds before slowly lowering the body to a rested position.

Muscles Involved:

• Erector Spinae

• Quadratus Lumborum

Related Conditions:

• QL Strain / Quadratus Lumborum Strain

• Erector Spinae Strain

• Low Back Strain

• Mechanical Low Back Pain

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