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What is meant by "upper back"?

Started by Cameron Williams (Suspect 001), January 3, 2016 · 2 Replies · 202 Views

Cameron Williams (Suspect 001)

Hey guys,

 

My understanding of the bridges near the end of the TB series is that they are supposed to be felt in the upper back.

 

What specifically is meant by "upper back"?

 

Thanks,

 

Cam

Coach Sommer
Cameron Williams said:

... My understanding of the bridges near the end of the TB series is that they are supposed to be felt in the upper back ... What specifically is meant by "upper back"? ... 

 

Thoracic spine.

 

Yours in Fitness,

Coach Sommer

Nick Roy

The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. It's broken into three portions: The Neck(Cervical Vertebrae), Upper Back(Thoracic Vertebrae), Lower Back(Lumbar Vertebrae).

From the base of your neck, to the bottom of your rib cage is your entire upperback. 12 total vertebrae. So if you're trying to find the cut off point you can always just feel your lowest rib, then touch where it meets your spine. That's the lowest point of the bend in your thoracic.