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Roman Chair Extension

Roman Chair Extension: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Position yourself face-down on the chair with your hips supported at the pad and ankles secured. Lower your upper body forward at the hips, then raise back up until your body forms a straight line.

Body region
Spine
Position
Equipment
Equipment
Chair
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Deconditioning / Functional Restoration
  • Mechanical / Non-Specific Low Back Pain

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