Seated Core Reach BackExercise demonstration

For women

Seated Core Reach Back

CoreDifficulty 3/5Seated

How to do it

  1. Bend your knees with your heels on the floor and your arms lifted in front of you, lean back slightly, then open one arm behind you before returning to center
  2. Feel your chest stretch as your core works to support the movement

What to feel

Your abs holding you as you lean back, with a stretch opening across your chest.

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