How to Do Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch

Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch is a back exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch

  1. 01Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms hanging loosely at your sides.
  2. 02Rotate your torso side to side allowing your arms to swing freely around your body.
  3. 03Allow your hands to gently tap your lower back and opposite shoulder at the end of each rotation.
  4. 04Pivot on the ball of the trailing foot to protect the knee joint.
  5. 05Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a neutral spine throughout the movement.
  6. 06Increase the speed of the rotation gradually as your muscles feel warmer.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Initiate the movement from the torso and let the arms swing naturally rather than forcing the reach.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch questions

What muscles does Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch work?

Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch correctly?

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms hanging loosely at your sides. Rotate your torso side to side allowing your arms to swing freely around your body. Allow your hands to gently tap your lower back and opposite shoulder at the end of each rotation. Pivot on the ball of the trailing foot to protect the knee joint. Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a neutral spine throughout the movement. Increase the speed of the rotation gradually as your muscles feel warmer.

What is the A90 coach tip for Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch?

Initiate the movement from the torso and let the arms swing naturally rather than forcing the reach.

Is Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch suitable for beginners?

Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch?

No. Back Slaps Wrap Around Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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