Exercises for Strengthening the Back Muscles

Trunk and Pelvis Exercise

Lay on your side on an exercise mat. Keep your body and legs straight. Push up on your forearm. Hold for 6 seconds. Roll over and work the other side.

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Back Extensor Exercise

Slowly lift you head and shoulders up off the floor. Hold for 6 seconds.

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Back Extensor and Gluteal Exercise

Keep your knee straight and slowly lift your leg up. Hold for 6 seconds then relax. Repeat with opposite leg.

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Back Extensor and Gluteal Exercise

Slowly lift your opposite arm and leg. Hold for 6 seconds. Repeat on other side.

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Arm, Trunk and Abductor Exercise

Keep your legs and trunk straight. Push up on your forearm and hold. Steady yourself and raise your top leg up and hold for 4 seconds.

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Press Ups

Balance your knees on the Swiss Ball and hands on the floor. Slowly lower your chest to the floor then raise up.

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Pelvic Lifts

Sit on the floor with your hands behind your shoulders and your heels on top of the Swiss Balll. Lift your pelvis up and hold for 6 seconds.

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