Thoracic Extension
Written By David Song
THORACIC EXTENSION
This is an upper back extension strengthening exercise. Start by lying down on your stomach with your hands behind your head. Raise your elbows off the floor and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you extend your upper spine. Make sure you keep your lower ribs on the ground to minimize lumbar spine extension involvement.
Muscles Involved:
Multifidus
Thoracic Erector Spinae
Rhomboid
Trapezius
Related Conditions:
Text Neck
Upper Cross Syndrome
Forward Head Posture
Neck Associated Disorder
Whiplash Associated Disorder
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