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A good exercise for developing strength in the lower back.
Keep your feet on the floor when doing this exercise.
The aim is to lift your head and shoulders only 4 to 6 inches off the floor.
You can assist your back muscles if they are weak by pushing up with your arms, otherwise place your hands under your forehead, and lift your head and elbows off the ground.
Always look straight down at the floor and with all exercise's stop if you feel any pain.
The exercise can be made harder by extending your arms out in front of you.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 6/8 repetitions. Repeat twice.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 10/12 repetitions. Repeat twice.
ADVANCED
Aim for 12/15 repetitions. Repeat three times.
Tutorial provided by netfit
Keep your feet on the floor when doing this exercise.
The aim is to lift your head and shoulders only 4 to 6 inches off the floor.
You can assist your back muscles if they are weak by pushing up with your arms, otherwise place your hands under your forehead, and lift your head and elbows off the ground.
Always look straight down at the floor and with all exercise's stop if you feel any pain.
The exercise can be made harder by extending your arms out in front of you.
BEGINNERS
Aim for 6/8 repetitions. Repeat twice.
INTERMEDIATE
Aim for 10/12 repetitions. Repeat twice.
ADVANCED
Aim for 12/15 repetitions. Repeat three times.
Tutorial provided by netfit