The back extension exercise is one exercise I recommend that can rid you of the majority of back problems you're probably experiencing. It's easy to do, only takes up a few feet of space, and produces tremendous results for anybody who takes the time to try it out (which only takes a few seconds)!
Why Is The Back Extension Exercise So Helpful
It's helpful because of the way it strengthens your back. You see, most people don't try to strengthen their back because they have "back problems" and think they'll injure it more.
The ironic thing about this statement is that about 95% of back problems are caused by weak and inflexible back muscles! This, my friend, is why the back extension is so helpful to those with back problems. Not only does it strengthen your back, but it helps loosen it up and keep it limber. It's like killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
So How Do I Perform The Back Extension Exercise?
1) Lie on your stomach with your face towards the ground.
2) Place your fingers on the back of your head (the fingers from each hand should be about an inch apart).
3) Your legs should also be close together and fully extended.
4) Exhale and lift your upper body off the floor, using your lower back to do so. Your hips and legs should not move. Do not do this in a jerky motion.
5) At the top of the movement, hold it for 1-2 seconds, and slowly lower to the starting position.
I want to mention that the first few times you do the back extension exercise you might not be able to get your body higher off the floor. That's fine. Just do what you can and keep trying to get higher and/or hold longer at the top position.
By the time you can hold yourself at the top position for a few seconds, your back problems may have simply vanished!
Remember, the key to a pain-free back is a strong back. Learn how to properly strengthen your back as well as the rest of your body and whatever pain you're experiencing will start to vanish.
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