Stretching the torso and spinal column
Instructions
(1) Get down on all fours and make sure that your fingertips are pointing forward and that you're palms are directly below your shoulders with outstretched arms. Now straighten your back as much as you can. The works best if you flex your abdominal muscles somewhat. (2) Gradually curl your back into a hump like a cat. Count to 30 while maintaining this position. Then slowly return to the straight-backed starting position.
Sets: 3 x 30 seconds
Indication
Hunched back
Shortened back muscles
Objective
Stretching the upper back muscles
Improve spinal column mobility