Here is a great example from eric cressey.
Standing thoracic mobility exercises.
The quadruped position is used to put the hips in a degree if flexion to minimize the amount of lumbar spine movement.
This series can be completed for a certain number of repetitions 10 to 12 on each side for example or for a certain amount of time 20 to 30 seconds on each side.
Here are the top five exercises that you need to be focusing on to achieve better thoracic spine extension and rotation and how to pristinely execute these for the very best long term results.
4 thoracic mobility exercises from video thoracic exercise 1 standing extensions.
Draw your stomach in stretch your spine and stand upright.
We ve discussed several exercises focused on thoracic spine mobility during overhead lifting but having thoracic extension for more shoulder extended positions such as dips is also important.
Joshrenkens 7 347 views 1 55 thoracic spine mobility exercises with dr.
1 p knott peanut or foam roller extension.
The arms and thoracic spine move in all three planes of motion integrating coordination and movement patterns as well as promoting mobility of the thoracic spine and hips.
Thoracic mobility exercises after sitting standing slumping slouching or otherwise remaining stationary at a desk all day your rib cage and the middle part of your spine begin to get stuck in place.
From a standing position slightly bend your knees grab the band overhand at about shoulder width just beginning to have tension in the band place your hands just below shoulder height.
Thoracic spine mobility exercises for rotation in the quadruped position a very common and popular thoracic spine mobility drill right now on the internet is in the quadruped position.
Enter bear rolls which mobilize the thoracic spine while working shoulder habd and extension.
Standing thoracic rotation windmill duration.
Put both of your hands just behind your ears.
Foam rolling your upper back place your roller between shoulder blades and link your fingers behind your head and wrap your elbows around the side of your head so your skull is supported by your hands.
These are five of my favourite exercises to help you loosen your upper back release and stretch out tight muscles and improve your spinal mobility.
How to do it.