Kneeling Reach-Around Stretch
Technique:
- Kneel on all fours
- Lift one hand and reach towards your ankle
- Keep your back parallel to the ground
Primary muscles: Quadratus lumborum. External and internal obliques.
Secondary muscles: Iliocostalis lumborum. Intertransversarii. Rotatores. Multifidus.
Injury where stretch may be useful: Lower back muscle strain. Lower back ligament sprain. Abdominal muscle strain (obliques).
Note: Keep your back straight, parallel to the ground, and your thighs in a vertical position. Distribute your weight evenly on both your hands and knees.
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