Resistance Band Lat Pulldown
Resistance Band Lat Pulldown The Lat Pulldown with a Resistance Band exercise aims to strengthen your back muscles, specifically the large Latissimus Dorsi muscle. You can perform this exercise with one arm at a time, or both together. Tie a resistance band to a solid anchor point above your head such as the banisters of […]
Reverse Wall Push Ups
Reverse Wall Push Ups The Reverse Wall Push Ups Exercise aims to strengthen the muscles of your upper back and shoulders. Start by standing with your back about 1 foot away from a wall. Lean against the wall, have your elbows bent and your arms out from your side, raised up to just below your […]
Thoracic Extension on a Foam Roller
Thoracic Extension on a Foam Roller The Thoracic Extension on a Foam Roller exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the middle portion of the spine, specifically the thoracic being able to move backwards. Using a foam roller start by sitting on the floor with the foam roller behind you. With your […]
Seated Thoracic Rotation
Seated Thoracic Rotation The Seated Thoracic Rotation exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the middle portion of the spine, specifically the thoracic being able to move left and right. In sitting, start in good posture by sitting up nice and tall, have your arms folded in front of you, or have […]
Thoracic Flexion and Extension Mobility
Thoracic Flexion and Extension Mobility The Thoracic Flexion and Extension Mobility exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the middle portion of the spine, it is also called the ‘Cat Camel’ exercise. Start on all fours on the floor. Then attempt to make a hump with your upper back, followed by moving […]
Lumbar Flexion in Lying
Lumbar Flexion in Lying The Lumbar Flexion in Lying exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of your lower back, specifically to help with activities such as bending over. Start by lying on the floor on your back, with your knees bent. Then bring both your legs upwards towards your chest, and using […]
Side Lying Thoracic Rotation
Side Lying Thoracic Rotation The Side Lying Thoracic Rotation exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the middle portion of the spine, specifically in rotating left and right. Start on the floor in side lying, with your knees slightly bent and both arms out in front of you with your hands together. […]
Neck Side Flexion
Neck Side Flexion The Neck Side Flexion exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the neck, specifically in moving your head left and right. In standing simply move your left ear down to your left shoulder and then your right ear towards your right shoulder in a slow and controlled manner. Start […]
Lying Neck Retraction
Lying Neck Retraction The Lying Neck Retraction exercise aims to make sure you have full neck mobility, specifically in moving your head backwards. Retraction is an often forgotten movement of the neck which can initially be tough to perform. Improving your neck mobility in this direction may help alleviate any loss of range you are […]
Lying Neck Rotation
Laying Neck Rotation The Lying Neck Rotation exercise is aiming to improve the range of movement of the neck, specifically in looking left and right. In lying with your neck supported simply look over your left shoulder and then your right shoulder in a slow and controlled manner. You can use a pillow to support […]