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Illustration showing prone elbow press-up

Static stretch

Prone elbow press-up

Front of torso and lumbar extension

Setup
Floor
Focus
Lower back, Torso

Step by step

  1. Lie face-down and place the forearms beneath the shoulders.
  2. Gently lift the upper chest while the pelvis remains supported, keeping the neck long and the back relaxed.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: ChoosePT home stretching — Moderate Spine Extension