Kneeling thoracic stretch (Mobility)

What you should feel?? When performed correctly, you will feel a stretch in your thoracic spine. It may be very strong, or mild depending on your current flexibility or how far you are pushing the movement.

Instructions:

Start in a kneeling position, with one arm bent and hand by the side of your head
Take the bent elbow in towards the opposite arm
and then rotate the upper body to take the bent elbow up towards the ceiling
Continue for the agreed amount of sets and reps

Main muscles targeted:

Thoracic spine

Main benefits:

This exercise is designed to safely and gradually increase your mobility/ movement in the thoracic spine and upper lumbar region. Increased mobility can have an injury prevention effect and also prevent chronic stiffening due to a lifestyle that restricts movement in this area.