Fitness & Exercise
Backward Stretch
This exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles.
- Kneel on hands and knees with your knees 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 centimeters) apart, hands directly under your shoulders, and arms and back straight.
- Keeping your arms straight, slowly lower your buttocks toward your heels and tuck your head toward your knees. Hold for a count of 5.
- Slowly return to the kneeling position.
- Do this exercise 5 times.
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