

1. Pull Through
3 sets x 8-12 reps
Get into the high plank position and place a weight plate next to your right arm, now pull the plate under your body next to your left arm. Then perform the exercise in reverse.
The Pull Trough works the core muscles, so make sure that you don't hunch over and that you activate your abdomen and buttocks.

2. Rowing
3 sets x 8-12 reps
Take the weight plate in both hands and stand so that your legs are about shoulder-width apart, then bend forwards with your back straight and bend your knees slightly. Now pull the weight plate, which you are holding in front of you with outstretched arms, towards your chest until your shoulder blades come together and then return the plate to the starting position.
Rowing works the muscles in your shoulders and upper back. Make sure you perform the exercise correctly and that you don't make a hollow back.

3. Russian Twist
3 sets x 8-12 reps
Sit on the floor and bend your legs slightly with your back straight. Now lean back slightly and raise your legs a little so that you can hold yourself in a balance position - only your bottom is still in contact with the floor. Hold the weight plate in both hands and slowly rotate it to one side of your body - always lightly tapping the floor next to your hips. Then rotate back in the other direction.
Make sure that your torso is under tension throughout the exercise, only your arms, shoulder girdle and thoracic vertebrae should move. Avoid a hollow back and hunched back.

4. Standing Twist
3 sets x 8-12 reps
Hold the weight plate in front of you with your arms stretched out at shoulder height and rotate your torso powerfully to the right; your legs should not leave their position. Change direction as soon as you reach the end of your rotation.
Make sure that you only rotate your pelvis slightly and do not make a hollow back when performing the exercise.

5. V-Ups
3 sets x 8-12 reps
5 exercises with the Blackroll to mobilise your back

1. Mobilisation of the thoracic spine I
3 sets x 15 reps
Place your lower back on the roller, bend your legs bent legs towards your buttocks and stabilise your neck with your hands. Now pull your upper body back and pull your shoulder blades together.
Mobilises the transition between the thoracic and lumbar spine in particular.

2. Mobilisation of the thoracic spine II
3 sets x 15 reps
From the table top position (hands below the shoulders, knees below the hips), place one arm on the roller with the palm facing upwards. Now push the roller to the side, your shoulder towards the floor and try to keep your pelvis still.
Mobilises the thoracic and lumbar spine.

3. Iliopsoas Stretch
3 sets x 15 reps
Bend your knees and place your right or left leg on the Blackroll and tilt your pelvis forwards so that your lower back does not form a hollow back so that no hollow back forms. Now pull your front leg forwards through the roll into the stretch.
You should feel the stretch particularly in the front of the bent leg, mobilising the hip flexor muscles in particular, which determine the position of the pelvis and lumbar spine.

4. Snow Angel
3 sets x 15 reps
Lie down with your back on the Blackroll, lift your buttocks buttocks and pull your shoulders back. Now move your outstretched arms in a circular motion from bottom to top and then return to the starting position.
This exercise is perfect for mobilising the thoracic spine. mobilisation of the thoracic spine.

5. Bowing
3 sets x 15 reps
First bend your knees, place your forearms on the Blackroll and push them forwards. At the same time, try to pull your upper body towards the floor and open your chest.
Mobilises the thoracic and lumbar spine in particular.