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Standing Full Spine CARs - Left (Spinal Rotations)

Standing spinal controlled articular rotation locking cervical spine to isolate full-range thoracic and lumbar articulation counter-clockwise.

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Your Spine Is Stiffer Than You Think

Coaching notes

Lock chin to chest to secure cervical spine, crossing arms over chest, and carve a wide circular rotation through thoracic and lumbar spine to the left.

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45 sec
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45 sec
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Movement sequence

  1. Lock chin to chest to secure cervical spine, crossing arms over chest.
  2. Carve a wide circular rotation through thoracic and lumbar spine to the left.

What to check

  • Keep pelvis locked forward without twisting hips.
  • Emphasize deep thoracic flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation.

Common mistakes

  • Avoid shifting hips sideways or excessively thrusting pelvis forward.

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