The use of this exercise is to promote movement in the spine by flexing and extending the spine.
How to perform this exercise:
- Position yourself on all fours
- Your hands should be directly beneath your shoulders
- Your knees directly beneath your hips with the back straight
- Push your back towards the ceiling by using your abdominal muscles
- Your back should arch and your head will point towards the floor
- Next drop your back so that your lower back will extend
- Your head should raise during this motion
- Be sure to keep your elbows straight the whole time
- Any movement should be in your spine
- Repeat this 10-15 times