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Lower Back Exercises - Conquer Without Stooping!
Lower back exercises should be on every citizens list of things to do, every day. More man days are lost to the nation via back problems than for any other reason. And this could all be avoided with regular lower back exercises. It's not just for the sake of the employers either, because no matter how you look at it, you and I pay for lost man days one way or another. If you have ever suffered from back pain, then you will know. It is no fun. And if having good lower back exercises can save you from the pain and discomfort that many of us have felt, then it can only be a good thing.
Lower Back Problems - Home Fitness Remedies
The good thing about many lower back exercises is that they can be done at home, with a minimal amount of equipment. It is also recommended that you combine your lower back exercises with some sort of aerobic or cardio vascular activity, which will help your all round fitness too.
Regular general exercise (in conjunction with lower back exercises), will help develop your all round strength, and, if you are recuperating from surgery, will aid your longer term recovery. If the latter is the case, please undertake your exercise routines in conjunction with your surgeon's approval.
Recommended Lower Back Exercises
Set out below are a few very simple lower back exercises that can easily form part of any home fitness routine. They require no equipment and can be used by anyone, no matter what their level of fitness. Lower back exercises do not need to be strenuous, especially if you have not exercised for a long time.
Heel Raises
Heel raises are very simple exercises to perform. You can do them anywhere, and all you need is, well, a wall! And they are good for strengthening the lower back.
| • | Stand facing a wall, with your feet evenly spaced and with your weight evenly spread |
| • | Raise your heels slowly, and then drop them back to the floor. |
| • | Repeat 10 times. |
Wall Squats
Wall squats are another one of those excellent exercises which are particularly beneficial to the lower back (as well as the muscles in the front of the thighs). You can perform these anywhere. Just find a wall ....
| • | Stand with your back against a wall. |
| • | Position your feet approximately a foot away from the wall, so your back begins to slide down the wall. Keep your tummy muscles tight, and slowly bend your knees until they achieve a 45 degree angle. |
| • | Hold this position for 45 seconds, then return to the upright position. |
| • | Repeat 10 times. |
Heel Slides
Heel Slides are another of those back exercises that can be done at home, or pretty much anywhere you can find a space to lie down.
| • | Lie on your back. |
| • | Taking one knee at a time, slowly bend your knee and then straighten again. |
| • | Repeat 10 times. |
There are other exercises that you can do to strengthen and tone your lower back. Follow the link to see some I personally use.
