Backbend
Plane of Motion
Sagittal
Muscle Focus
Spinal Extensors
Erector Spinae, Semispinalis, Deep Posterior Spinal Group
Spine Flexors
Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique
Hip Flexors
Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus
Shoulder Flexors
Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major, Coracobrachialis, Biceps Brachii
Shoulder Extensors
Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii
Objectives
Increases mobility through the thoracic spine to enhance upper‐back extension and rotation.
Stretches the shoulder extensors and flexors and releases tension in the chest to open the front of the body.
Creates length through the entire anterior chain while deepening the stretch of the spinal extensors with the support of the barrel.
Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.