Thoracic rotation
Spine . Shoulders
On all fours, hand behind the head, rotate the elbow up and open.
Use in a programExercise profile
Best forMobilityPosture
Effectiveness★★★☆☆ 3/5
EquipmentNone
Also worksSpine, Shoulders, Back
Recommended1-2 sets x 8-10 reps per side
Who it suits AgeAny BMIAny SexAny HeightAny WaistAny
- Purpose
- Restores upper-back rotation for pressing and pulling.
- Setup
- On all fours, one hand behind the head.
- Common mistakes
- Rotating from the lower back instead of the upper back.
- Easier
- Smaller rotation, hand on the lower back.
- Harder
- Pause at the top of each rotation.