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The 10 min Back Wake-Up Ritual

1

Neck Warm Ups

Keep the shoulders low and be gentle.

This is neck only stretch, keep the spine neutral.

2

Middle Back Kneeling Mobilisation

Elbow to opposite knee

Elbow to hip

Elbow 8 both direction

8 reps each

3

Back Kneeling Warm Ups

Force the arch, force the protraction. Neck also stretches here.

10 reps

4

Shoulders Kneeling Mobilisation

Shoulders circles

Make sure you use all your upper back range of movement as well as the shoulders flexion.

10 each direction.

5

Cobra Walk

Walk the hands in to arch the whole back. Be sure to curl up one vertebrae at a time, starting with the NECK. Think about rolling your chest up in between your arms.

8 Reps.

Repeat with legs bent.

8 Reps

MOVE SLOWLY

6

Cobra Twist

Try to look at your feet.

8 Reps.

7

Happy Baby

Keep the lower back FLAT on the floor so tailbone on the floor.

Keep the knees at 90degree and gently try to bring the knees to the floor.

Hold as long as you want

8

Rounded Forward Fold

Actively round the back as much as you can here.

Hold for as long as you want.

9

Forward Fold on Neck

Try to keep the knees straight and walk the feet from side to side slowly.

10

Snail

Try to bring your knees to your ears or even on the floor.

11

Active Ball

COOL DOWN

Actively press the chin against the arms.

Hold for as long as you want.

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