Thoracic rotation

Where you'll feel it

How to do it

1. Lie on your side with the knees bent and stacked, arms reaching forward — or start on hands and knees if those are comfortable.
2. Lying down: sweep the top arm up and over toward the floor behind you. On hands and knees: place one hand behind the head.
3. Turn from the mid-back as far as is comfortable — the hips stay still.
4. Follow it with the eyes, return slowly, and switch sides.

Common mistakes

• Twisting from the lower back or hips — keep the hips still.
• Rushing — pause at the end of each rotation.
• Forcing the range — let it open a little more each rep.

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