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How to Do a Lower Back Strengthener

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Do you have lower back pain and or are you trying to strengthen your lower back? The lower back strengthener exercise does just what it says, strengthens your lower back.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Lay down on the floor with your face down and your arms and legs extended, making sure your hands are palm side down.

  2. Step 2

    Raise your left arm and and leg slowly away from the floor, taking care not to bend your arm or leg and making sure your torso remains in contact with the floor.

  3. Step 3

    Hold that position for a total of five seconds before slowly returning back to the start position.

  4. Step 4

    Repeat this entire process five times, switching from using your left leg and arm to using your right leg and arm.

Tips & Warnings
  • Do not strain yourself. If you feel that you are straining yourself too much then stop what you are doing at once. Straining yourself too much can cause injury. Use caution whenever you attempt to do any form of exercises or stretches.
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