Lie on your back with your legs up over a block or chair
Place your arms out to the sides at 45 degrees from your body with palms up
Relax your upper back and notice if your low back flattens to the floor evenly from left to right
Hold this position as directed on your menu
Purpose This exercise creates horizontal load between shoulder and pelvis, which contributes to thoracic extension by engaging the stabilizers and flexors of the hip. This position helps prevent compensation from occurring while performing other types of muscular work.
