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back press

back press exercise

this exercise strengthens your trunk and thighs, helping you maintain a healthy lower back posture during your pregnancy.

  • place your feet 25 to 30 centimetres (10 to 12 inches) from the wall.
  • rest your back flat against the wall and slide down the wall until your knees are slightly bent.
  • press your lower back against the wall by pulling in your stomach muscles.
  • hold for 6 seconds, and then relax your stomach muscles and slide back up the wall.
  • repeat 8 to 12 times.

current as of: july 18, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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