Good Upper Back Stretches

Here are a list of good upper back stretches you can do at home or at the gym.

Lat Extension Stretch

Good Upper Back Stretches
Primary Muscle Group: Mid Back - Lats

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:  Mid Back - Lats

Preparation: Get into a kneeling in position with your arms extended out in front of you and together at the hands.  You should be just slightly bent at the hip joint with back and head straight.

Breathing:  Breath normally through the entire stretching movement.

Ball Upper-Back Stretch

Good Upper Back Stretches

Primary Muscle Group: Upper Back

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise:

Preparation: Stand tall with your feet under your hips. Your arms and ball should be extended at chest level.

Breathing: Exhale as you curl forward, inhale as you rise back to standing position.

Back Wall Stretch

Good Upper Back Stretches

Primary Muscle Group: Mid Back - Lats

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Mid Back - Lats

Preparation: Stand 3-4 feet away from a wall straight up and then extend your left arm out reaching out to touch the wall. Your Body will be slightly leaning forward but you should keep your back and head straight up in this position.

Breathing:  Breath normally through the entire stretching movement.