Seated Band Assisted Thoracic Rotation
Exercise Overview
The seated band assisted thoracic rotation is a flexibility exercise used to improve range of motion. Start by sitting on a stable seat with a heavy pullup assist band anchored to a band anchor or squat rack. Loop the band around the wrist of one hand and place your other hand behind your head. Allow the band to pull your into thoracic rotation and hold this stretch for 2 minutes.
Muscles Involved
thoracic spinerib jointscostovertebral jointcostotransverse jointcostochondral jointlatissimus dorsirhomboidsmiddle trapeziusintercostal musclesspinaliserector spinaeiliocostalisserratus posterior inferior
Related Conditions
rib joint irritation / costotransverse joint irritation / costovertebral joint irritationupper cross syndrometext neckDowager’s humpthoracic hypomobilityshoulder impingementrotator cuff tendinitis
