Thursday, March 6, 2008

Trunk Flexibility Test #4: Standing back extension

You may have tight abdominals if this stretch is difficult. To do this test stretch, follow these steps:
  • Stand up tall with your back straight, your abdominals lifted, and your shoulders down with your arms to your sides and your feet apart.
  • Inhale and as you exhale move your shoulders back, lifting your chest and eyes toward the ceiling without compressing your lower back.
  • Think of keeping your spine long. You can also put your hands on your lower back for support.
  • Make a note on your worksheet at what point on the clock your head stops moving.
    • Between 12:00 and 11:00 is tight.
    • Between 11:00 and 10:00 is a healthy range of motion.
    • Between 10:00 and 9:00 is very flexible.

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