Description

Stretching the muscles is very important in order to be flexible. Muscle shortening and the resulting incorrect posture can be corrected by stretching. It helps to reduce tension in the muscle and increase blood circulation. This exercise stretches the back extensor.

Exercise

Stretching the back extensors

Type: Bilateral Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Sit on the floor with your legs not fully extended.
2

Bend your upper body forward and try to bring your fingertips towards the tips of your toes. Do not fully extend your knee joints so that the stretch is more on your back extensor and less on the back of your thigh.
3

Hold this position until you have reached the specified time.

Tip

Short-term stretching (10-15 seconds) is suitable for warming up before training. To increase flexibility in the long term, the muscle should be stretched for 30 seconds or longer. The intensity should be chosen so that you feel a stretch in the muscle, but not too much pain. Pay attention to how your body feels. Parameters such as temperature, time of day, age and training condition should be taken into account
Make sure that you maintain calm and even breathing while stretching.