Lower Back Extension

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Back extension exercises target muscle groups in the back, especially the lower back, to improve overall health, mobility, and core strength. Learn how to do...

Motion: Lie face down on floor, hands one on top of other and drop forehead or chin on hands, lift legs about 2 inches off the floor, inhale and raise upper back, arms and head off the floor, keep neck straight, try to raise belly button off floor, hold for 2 secs then lower to start.

Variation: bend arms with hands flat on floor at chest level, raise legs 2 inches off floor, then raise upper back by extending arms and keeping hands flat. Do not extend the neck. Raise belly button off floor, Hold for 2 secs then lower self to start.

Repetitions: Perform each movement 8-12 times and repeat 2-3

Expert:  LIVESTRONG.COM

 

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