How to Do the Chair Lower Back Stretch

Beginner · Bodyweight · Targets Lats, Lower Back

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Chair Lower Back Stretch demonstration
💪 Lats, Lower Back🏋️ Bodyweight📊 Beginner🏷️ Stretching

How to perform it

  1. Sit upright on a chair.
  2. Bend to one side with your arm over your head. You can hold onto the chair with your free hand.
  3. Hold for 10 seconds, and repeat for your other side.

Muscles worked

The Chair Lower Back Stretch primarily targets your Lats, with support from your Lower Back. No equipment needed — train it anywhere.

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