Like any muscle, unless we actively work the muscles of the low back, they will weaken over time. It's not uncommon for someone to pull a muscle in this area due to muscle imbalances. That's why it's crucial to strengthen your low back muscles and core to prevent injury. The "Superman" exercise engages the entire back of the body, from the upper back to the bottom of the legs. Lifting up into this position teaches the back to work together in tandem, with the shoulders lifting the arms and the glutes, hamstrings and muscles of the back working to lift the legs. Lie on your stomach and reach the arms forward and legs back. Open the legs as wide as the hips and the arms as wide as the shoulders. Pull the belly button in, away from the ground, to engage the abs. Relax the shoulders as you reach the arms up off the ground and squeeze the quads as you lift the legs off the ground. Learn more lower back exercises below. |
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