Fitness for Women over 60 – Static Exercises for Thoracic Extensions

  1. Thoracic extension (upper back) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  2.  Thoracic rotation (upper back) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  3.  For lower body (legs, hamstrings, glutes, thighs, buttocks): Seated hamstring (back
     of thigh) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  4.  Seated groin (hip adductor) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  5.  Seated lateral rotation (hips, buttocks) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  6. Hip flexion (buttocks) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  7. Standing quadriceps (front of thigh) stretch – 30-60 seconds
  8. Standing calf (back of lower leg) stretch – 30-60 seconds