How to Do Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch

Legs Hand Reach Spine 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 Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch

  1. 01Sit on the floor with legs extended straight and feet spaced hip width apart.
  2. 02Reach both hands forward toward the toes while rounding the upper and mid back.
  3. 03Exhale and draw the navel toward the spine to increase the degree of lumbar flexion.
  4. 04Hold the end range position while allowing the head to hang heavy between the shoulders.
  5. 05Slowly stack the vertebrae one by one to return to a tall seated posture.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Legs Hand Reach Spine 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

Tuck the chin toward the sternum to ensure the stretch travels through the entire length of the erector spinae.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch questions

What muscles does Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch work?

Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch correctly?

Sit on the floor with legs extended straight and feet spaced hip width apart. Reach both hands forward toward the toes while rounding the upper and mid back. Exhale and draw the navel toward the spine to increase the degree of lumbar flexion. Hold the end range position while allowing the head to hang heavy between the shoulders. Slowly stack the vertebrae one by one to return to a tall seated posture.

What is the A90 coach tip for Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch?

Tuck the chin toward the sternum to ensure the stretch travels through the entire length of the erector spinae.

Is Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch suitable for beginners?

Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch?

No. Legs Hand Reach Spine Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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