Sphynx Pose

 

Target Region: Mid Back
Position: Lying Face Down
Count 1 rep after extending spine up away from floor

  1. Lie on stomach on floor

  2. Keep elbows directly under shoulders and hands in line with shoulders

  3. Keep abdomen and hips against floor through stretch

  4. Extend spine and arch mid back

  5. Press forearms into floor to increase mid back extension

  6. Progression: Exhale and allow rib cage to sink farther to floor

 

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Mid Back, Thoracic Extension, ThoracicMatt AdlerStatic, Prone, At Home, No Equipment, FRP Stretch, Beginner