Back, Core, Hips
TLC FOR MTs
Lie facedown on the fl oor. Place your forehead on
your crisscrossed arms. Lift your chest away from
the mat. Hold for 2 seconds, release, then repeat.
Lie facedown on the fl oor. With your hands
placed palm-down under the shoulders, use
your back muscles to move into what looks like
a cobra pose in yoga. At the end range of the
stretch, use your arms to push a little farther
and hold for 2 seconds. Release. Repeat.
96 m a s s a g e & b o d y w o r k m a y / j u n e 2 0 2 0
SPINAL EXTENSION
SPINAL EXTENSION
PART DEUX
Opposing Muscles
A muscle cannot stretch
any farther than its
opposing muscle can
contract. To have fl exible
hamstrings, the quadriceps
must be strong. To stretch
the pectoralis major (a
great idea for anyone who
works at a computer), it's
important to strengthen the
opposing back muscles.
