Upper Back Workout 2

More exercises that will power up this vital area of the body

4. Back stretch

Back stretch
31 Aug 2007

Do this stretch regularly to keep both sides of your back supple.

This will ensure your lifts are not thrown off-balance. Kneel in front of a Swiss ball and place your right hand on top of the ball. Then lean forward, bending at the hips, until you feel the stretch in your lats beneath your armpits. Hold the position for ten to 20 seconds unless you are about to exercise, in which case hold for three to five seconds. Then repeat the stretch with your left arm. Alternate, doing five stretches on each side.

Back stretch

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