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Lower
Back Strengthener # 1
Our
lower back muscles need to be strengthened as well as stretched. This simple
exercise is one of the ways of strengthening the muscles that run down the
length of the spine, the erector spinae.
Equipment
Exercise mat.
Exercise
Technique
- Lie
face down on a mat with your arms beside you and your legs together.
- Lift
your head and shoulders off the mat by squeezing the muscles in your lower
back. Keep your feet on the floor.
- Hold
for a few seconds while continuing to breathe.
- Slowly
lower to the mat.
- Repeat
for the desired number of repetitions.
Performance
Tips
- Keep
your eyes looking down at the mat so your head and neck stay in line with
your spine.
- Avoid
jerking the upper body. Lift slowly and with control.
- If
you have had a previous lower back problem, please consult your doctor first
before doing this.
- You
may feel more comfortable doing this exercise with a rolled bathtowel or pillow
underneath your waist.
Repetitions:
Do four to six repetitions.
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