Monday Minute: Thoracic Spine Extension
- By Competitor Running
- Published Nov. 26, 2012
- Updated Feb. 1, 2013 at 9:03 AM UTC
In this video we show you an exercise called the thoracic spine extension using a foam roller. This exercise improves posture and helps to make your arms more efficient while running.
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FILED UNDER: Injury Prevention / Video TAGS: efficiency / Foam Roller / foam rolling / Monday Minute / Posture / strength training
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