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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing kneeling back extension and rock-back

Controlled mobility

Kneeling back extension and rock-back

Lower back, abdomen, shoulders

Setup
Floor
Focus
Shoulders, Lower back, Torso

Step by step

  1. Begin on hands and knees.
  2. Rock the body slightly forward while lengthening the front of the torso, then move the hips back toward the heels with the arms reaching forward.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: AAOS spine conditioning program — Kneeling Back Extension