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Prayer Pose Latissimus Stretch With T Spine Rotation

A flexibility exercise that combines a prayer pose with latissimus dorsi stretching and thoracic spine rotation to improve shoulder mobility and spinal flexibility.

Exercise Overview

Category

Mobility

Exercise_Type

Mobility

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Start in a prayer pose position and perform thoracic spine rotation while stretching the latissimus dorsi muscles. Hold the stretch and rotate through the thoracic spine.

Starting Position

Begin in a prayer pose position with hands together and knees on the ground.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting prayer pose position after completing the latissimus stretch and thoracic rotation.

Form Cues

Maintain prayer pose, rotate thoracic spine, feel lat stretch, breathe deeply

Common Mistakes

Not feeling the stretch, poor posture, moving too fast, incomplete rotation

Progression Tips

Increase rotation range, add variations, or perform longer holds.

Regression Tips

Reduce rotation range, perform basic prayer pose, or use modified position.

Safety Notes

Move slowly and controlled to avoid injury. Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, spine, or hips. Maintain proper posture throughout the movement.