press-up back extensions
- lie on your stomach, with your face down. keep your elbows tucked into your sides under your shoulders.
- press your elbows down into the floor to raise your upper back.
- as you do this, relax your stomach muscles and allow your back to arch without using your back muscles.
- let your low back relax completely as you arch up. don't let your hips or pelvis come off the floor.
- hold for 15 to 30 seconds. then relax, and return to the start position.
- repeat 2 to 4 times.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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