Sunday, May 8, 2011

Exercise of the Week: Back Extensions on Exercise Ball, Arms to Side


Difficulty: Medium

Lie on ball face down with feet on floor, legs straight. Feet together or apart (feet apart is easier). Back in a resting, curled position. Hands positioned to side, arms straight and fingers touching floor.

The exercise: use your low back muscles to bring body into a straight-spine position, shoulders back. Keep arms out to side, palms facing forward, and thumbs up. Do not hyperextend low back. Stop when body is straight. Look at floor while keeping neck in a neutral position. Hold for 1-2 counts. Repeat 5-10 repetitions.

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