Upper Back Strength
classical stretch: by essentrics

Get a strong, flexible upper back in this full body Classical Stretch workout. The standing exercises will help improve your posture and stretch your chest muscles. The floor exercises will strengthen the stabilizer hip muscles, and the isometric sit-ups will work the entire torso to help you gain a strong, flexible back.

Episode Duration: 27 minutes and 4 seconds

Episode Number: 1403

About Classical Stretch: By Essentrics:

Created, produced and hosted by former professional ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White, the continuing series CLASSICAL STRETCH: BY ESSENTRICS helps people of all ages and fitness levels rebalance their bodies, increase mobility and keep joints healthy and pain-free.

Based on the fitness technique Essentrics, developed by Miranda, each 30-minute episode features a full-body workout with dynamic strengthening and stretching exercises: all-standing, all-floor or all-barre.

In CLASSICAL STRETCH: BY ESSENTRICS XI, participants will notice an immediate increase in flexibility and a release of tension in their muscles after each episode-improving their posture and range of motion.

Stress is released and aches and pains are soothed through the gradual unlocking of the entire body.


Future Broadcast times for "Classical Stretch: By Essentrics": (show all)

Sun, Oct 27 5:30 A.M. Spine Strengthening Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 27 6:00 A.M. Long Adductor     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Oct 27 6:00 A.M. Upper Back & Posture     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 27 7:00 A.M. Classical Stretch: By Essentrics     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 27 8:00 A.M. Improve Your Balance     NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Oct 27 8:30 A.M. Long Adductor     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Oct 28 5:30 A.M. Shoulder Pain Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Oct 28 6:00 A.M. Improve Your Posture     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Oct 29 5:30 A.M. Knee Strengthening Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Tue, Oct 29 6:00 A.M. Back Pain Relief     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Oct 30 5:30 A.M. Spine Strengthening & Pain-Relief Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Wed, Oct 30 6:00 A.M. Calf & Knee     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Oct 31 5:30 A.M. Hips & Hamstring Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 31 6:00 A.M. Spine Strengthening     NH Explore (11.2)
Fri, Nov 1 5:30 A.M. Bone Strength Workout     NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Nov 1 6:00 A.M. Full Body Workout     NH Explore (11.2)


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