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Light Back Stretches

11 min
 · 
6 exercises
Lightly move through each motion taking care not to push yourself too far!
Hip Circles
2 sets
20 reps
10 sec rest
20 clockwise, 20 counter clockwise.
Backward Camel Stretch
2 sets
12 reps
30 sec rest
Move up and down, nice and slowly for 12 reps per set.
Extended Child's Pose
10 breaths
Release tailbone toward feet · Rest forehead on floor · Bring knees hip-width apart
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Hold this, without too much tension, for the full 30 seconds!
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Hold each leg twice for the full 30 seconds.
Toe Touches
2 sets
30 secs
20 sec rest
Finish with this pose!
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Light Back Stretches
11 min
 · 
6 exercises
Lightly move through each motion taking care not to push yourself too far!
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Hip Circles
2 sets
20 reps
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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20 clockwise, 20 counter clockwise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
Backward Camel Stretch
2 sets
12 reps
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Move up and down, nice and slowly for 12 reps per set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
Extended Child's Pose
10 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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Release tailbone toward feet · Rest forehead on floor · Bring knees hip-width apart
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine
Secondary:
Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Pronunciation:
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  1. Sit on your heels. Bring your feet together and knees hip-width apart.
  2. Bend forward with an exhale and rest your torso between your thighs. Relax your tailbone toward your feet.
  3. Reach your arms far forward. Spread your fingers and press your palms into the floor. Rest your forehead on the floor.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise with an inhale.

Avoid this pose if you have a knee injury.

Cobra Abdominal Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Hold this, without too much tension, for the full 30 seconds!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
2 sets
30 secs
10 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Hold each leg twice for the full 30 seconds.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
  1. Lie on your back on a mat with your legs extended in front of you and backs of heels on the floor.
  2. Grab hold of your right knee and gently pull it up to your chest until you can feel a slight stretch in your lower back.
  3. Try to bring the knee as close to your chest as is comfortable while keeping the left leg relaxed.
  4. Hold the stretch and then release the leg to starting position.
  5. Repeat with the left leg.
Toe Touches
2 sets
30 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Finish with this pose!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Stand tall with your feet together and arms at your sides.
  2. Slowly, bend at the hips while keeping your knees engaged. Allow your upper body to hang over. Let your arms drop as well, dangling in front of you.
  3. Once you’re fully bent over and your hands are at your toes, pause and feel the stretch in your hamstrings. (Optional: Flatten your back for 5 seconds then return to this position) Once you hold the stretch for up to 30 seconds, return to the starting position.
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