A Closer Look: Spine Stretch Forward
PILATES
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6m 37s
Open level
The Spine Stretch Forward is a beginner exercise but also very difficult to execute correctly,
According to the body type you might have different challenges. We want to elongate the whole posterior chain as the anterior musculature (mostly the abs) support the movement and the position. Great to open up the lumbar spine.
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