NOT higher. LOWER back..
know of any?
please say so
2007-02-25 05:10:54 · 4 answers · asked by SaxiPHNgurl3 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sure Saxi..... but don't forget the abs because most problems are due to muscle IMBALANCE, not muscle weakness. I bought a book on stretching for my problem and so most of my back-strengthening exercises were more stretches.
Do alternating toe touches.
Use a rowing machine.
Several machines at the gym - a back extension, the ab machine for the obliques....
Lie face-down on the floor - raise your upper body and your legs off the floor
2007-02-25 05:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lie flat on front, and raise your legs off the floor. your whole legs - you should feel your hip bones pushing in to the floor and your thighs should be off the floor too. lift up and down for ten reps holding up for a count of ten on the last.
standing up - fold yourself down as far as you can go - chest to knees is aim. bend your knees if you need to. wrap your arms around the back of your legs - hugging yourself. thats a good stretch too.
an exercise ball (also called swiss ball ) is really good for back exercise (as well as crunches etc). much safer on the joints.
good luck.
x
2007-02-25 13:24:02 · answer #2 · answered by third space 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crunches. Toning the abs really helps lower back problems.
2007-02-25 13:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read tips on some great yoga routines to help you better on this site
2007-02-25 13:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋