Backward Stretch
This exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles.
- Kneel on hands and knees with your knees 20 cm (8 in.) to 25 cm (10 in.) apart, hands directly under your shoulders, and arms and back straight.
- Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower your buttocks toward your heels and tuck your head toward your knees. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
- Slowly return to the kneeling position.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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