Fitness
Thoracic Extension Routine
A thoracic extension routine mobilizes the upper back to improve posture and overhead movement. Short daily work helps desk workers and lifters alike.
A thoracic extension routine opens the upper back—foam roller extensions, wall angels, and cat-cow progressions—to improve overhead reach and reduce rounded-shoulder desk posture. Move slowly through comfortable range; forcing extension irritates ribs.
Five minutes daily supports bench and pull-up mechanics.
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How often should you do thoracic extension?
Daily five-minute blocks or as part of warm-ups before upper-body lifting keep mobility; skip if acute mid-back pain is unexplained.
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