Stronger Torso

Rotations and basic strength training makes the spine relax and torso become stronger.

Exercises:

1. Plank Pose

   

   Start laying face down on the ground, places forearms and elbows beside your chest. Lift body up to form a bridge standing on you hands or forearms and toes or knees. Make sure elbows are placed in a straight line beneath your shoulders. Keep back flat and your hips alined with legs and upper body.

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2. Knee Push Ups

   

   Start laying face down, place hands 3-4 hand-widths out from sides and knees or toes in ground. Tighten every muscle in your body and press your body off the ground using mainly chest muscles. Lower slowly. Keep body straight the entire movement, abs tight.

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3. Back Extension Rotation

   

   Place yourself on the floor face down with both feet in the ground. Contract the muscles in lower back and slowly raise one leg and the opposite arm at the same time. Hold the position two seconds and release down slowly. Keep neck straight throughout the movement by looking into the ground. Repeat on the other side directly.

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