Alternate lumbar flexion and extension stretch BA (level 2)

Alternate lumbar flexion and extension stretch BA (level 2)

Stand up straight in the water holding onto the poolside.
Place a noodle between your legs in a straddle position
Walk your feet up the wall in front of you with your knees bent, allowing the water to support your body weight.
Straighten your knees and push your hips away from the wall.
Bend your knees again, moving your hips back in towards the wall.
Walk your feet back down the wall to return to the start position.
Step backwards with both of your feet until you are on your tip toes.
Allow your hips to drop towards the pool floor, arching your back as you breathe out and look up towards the ceiling.
Allow your legs to float off the floor.
You will feel a stretch in your lower back.
Breath in, returning your feet to the floor and walk them back in to the starting position.

Required equipment: Float - noodle
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