Crouching paravertebral stretch

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Crouching paravertebral stretch

Starting position

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How to perform it

Move slowly until you feel moderate, localized tension rather than sharp pain. Hold without bouncing and come out of the stretch gradually. Repeat the movement calmly, prioritizing control over range.

Muscles worked

Femoralesglutes and flexors of hipLumbaresspinal musclesneck and trapezius upper

Tips

Aim for tolerable tension rather than pain. Keep breathing normally, avoid bouncing and increase range gradually; the exercise mainly targets hamstrings, glutes and hip flexors, lower back and spinal erectors.

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