SEATED BACK EXTENSION EXERCISE AND BENEFITS

SEATED BACK EXTENSION EXERCISE 

• This stretch helps to ease the muscle tension that can result from working at a desk or long periods of sitting

• Other benefits of seated back extension exercise include 

• Loosening of tight muscles in your upper back, while working those that support your spine,

• Improving your posture 

• The exercise is versatile and easy to perform as it can be carried out in most chairs.

• Seated back extension exercise is especially recommended to those in sedentary jobs, or who complaints of stiff neck and upper back

HOW TO PERFORM SEATED BACK EXTENSION EXERCISE?

1. Place your knees at right angles and feet flat on the floor while sitting on a chair.
2. Clasp your hands behind your head by bringing your arms up such that the elbows face forward.
3. Let your shoulders drop by relaxing your body.
4. Keep the elbow at shoulder height and extend them backward.
5. Arch your spine and breathe in and pushing your chest forward and upward.
6. Hold the position for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position.
7. Repeat this exercise 5 times for an initial 1 week.
8. As strength improves increase the number of repetitions up to a maximum of 10.