pelvic rocking
this exercise strengthens your back, hip, and abdomen muscles.
- positioned on your hands and knees, place your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
- breathe in deeply. tuck your head downward and round your back up, making a curve with your back in the shape of the letter c. hold this position for a count of 6.
- breathe out slowly and bring your head back up. relax, keeping your back straight-don't allow it to curve toward the floor. hold this for a count of 6.
- do this exercise 8 times or to your comfort level.
current as of: july 18, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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