Scorpion Stretch
The scorpion stretch is ideal for improving the mobility of your lower back. It primarily targets the strengthening and flexibility of your hip and lumbar spine muscles.
Necessary equipment

Scorpion Stretch - the correct execution
- Start lying on abs
- Hold your arms out to the side of your body
- The palms of the hands point to the floor
- Raise the right leg in the air and bring the toes as close as possible to the left hand
- Then change sides
- Work in the largest possible range of motion
- Each side counts as one repetition
The exercise Scorpion Stretch is intended to be used as a warm up, mobility exercise.
Which muscles are trained by Scorpion Stretch?
Primary trained muscles for Scorpion Stretch
Lower Back - The erector spinae muscle runs along your spine and helps you extend your back and stand upright.
Secondary trained muscles for Scorpion Stretch
Hipflexors - The hip flexors, including the iliacus and psoas major muscles, allow you to bend your leg and torso forward.
Glutes - The gluteus maximus is the large muscle in your buttocks. It is important for extending the hip, moving your leg backward, and stabilizing the hip joint.
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