Backward StretchThis
exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles.
- Kneel on hands and knees with your knees 8 in. (20 cm) to
10 in. (25 cm) 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.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as ofMarch 16, 2017 Current as of:
March 16, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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