Counter Stretch

Sagittal Plane

Purpose: 

Improve thoracic spine & lower body mobility

Starting Position:

Front end of mat against wall
Stand on mat, two boxes away from and facing wall

Cueing & Measurement:

Raise arms up to shoulder height & place hands on wall, shoulder width apart
Walk feet back away from wall, with ankles under hips
Lower head between arms, keeping legs straight and back neutral
Record position of toes on midline strip
Hold for 60-secs then walk feet back in, raising head
Repeat 2-3 times