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Spine Stretch

Body Position Set-Up

Basic Movement Cues

What to look for

Spine movement

Flexion

Muscles Working

Muscles Stretching

Back, Hamstrings, Calves

Plane of Movement

Sagittal

Progressive Layers Inspiration

These are examples and designed to spark your own creativity. I have only done one or two repetitions of each layer. When teaching you should do as many repetitions as appropriate for your group and stop at the level when everyone has been sufficiently challenged. Encourage people to stay at a level that suits them on that day.

Make it easier

Make it more challenging

Special Considerations
Prenatal considerations

Osteoporosis considerations

Not appropriate for osteoporotic clients due to the loaded spine flexion.

Keep the movement smaller and with the hands on the floor or your legs for support. Omit the pulses,

Done-For-You Sequences

Below are sequences which contain this exercise. Use them as they are or as inspiration!

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