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Exercises to Increase Backward Bending Flexibility
If you have a flat back or if you are stiff in backward bending because you stand and sit in a forward bent position or do a lot of forward bending and lifting, you will benefit from exercises that increase backward bending flexibility.
The exercises that increase backward bending flexibility are show below. The press up exercise is done by pushing up with the arms while the back and abdominal muscles are relaxed. This causes a passive stretch on the low back. The backward bending stretch is also done standing. These exercises should be done five to ten times each occasionally throughout the day, especially after you have been sitting or forward bending and lifting. These exercises would not benefit someone with a swayed back or someone with excess flexibility in backward bending.
Lying flat:
Half way up backwards bending stretch:
Full backwards bending stretch:
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