Upper Back Extension

23. Mat Basic Scap/Upper Limb Exs

• Lie on your front, arms as shown, forehead on a folded towel to keep neck in line with the spine.  Engage the core
• Set the shoulder blades by drawing them lightly down and back
• Hover the breastbone and forehead just above the floor, hold briefly, then lower
• Do no let go of the lower stomach muscles or this will put the stress through the lower back
• Hold for 6-10 seconds then slowly release
• Repeat 6-10 times