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Stretching and Rehab: Lower Back

14 min
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5 exercises
Back to some stretching & rehab work, we bet you're welcoming these kinds of routines now, huh? Today, we're going to switch the focus to your lower back. This will come in very handy, not only in this challenge, but in day-to-day life. Especially if seated for most of the day. 
Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Like last week, spend 30 seconds going clockwise and 30 seconds going anti-clockwise.
0:30 rest
Seated Cat Cow
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Hold each pose for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
0:30 rest
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Spend 20 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Really open up that lower back.
0:30 rest
Seated Lumbar Rotations
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Hold each side for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
0:30 rest
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Go nice and slow with these to start. Find your comfort point, then allow that lower back to relax!
This Stretching and Rehab: Lower Back 14 min gym workout plan effectively targets your core, lower back, abs and back. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 5 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Stretching and Rehab: Lower Back
14 min
 · 
5 exercises
Back to some stretching & rehab work, we bet you're welcoming these kinds of routines now, huh? Today, we're going to switch the focus to your lower back. This will come in very handy, not only in this challenge, but in day-to-day life. Especially if seated for most of the day. 
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Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
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Like last week, spend 30 seconds going clockwise and 30 seconds going anti-clockwise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
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Seated Cat Cow
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Seated Cat Cow
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Hold each pose for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Chest, Middle Back / Lats, Neck & Upper Traps
  1. Seat yourself comfortably on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet planted about hip-width apart.
  2. Slowly draw your abs in, hunching your back, and extending your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, pushing your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
Rest
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Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
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Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Spend 20 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Really open up that lower back.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
  1. Lie on your back on a mat with your legs extended in front of you and backs of heels on the floor.
  2. Grab hold of your right knee and gently pull it up to your chest until you can feel a slight stretch in your lower back.
  3. Try to bring the knee as close to your chest as is comfortable while keeping the left leg relaxed.
  4. Hold the stretch and then release the leg to starting position.
  5. Repeat with the left leg.
Rest
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Seated Lumbar Rotations
Next
Seated Lumbar Rotations
3 sets
30 secs
30 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hold each side for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Seat yourself on a solid chair, with your back straight and unsupported. Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground at a comfortable width.
  2. Place your hands on your upper chest, crossed at the wrists.
  3. When ready, turn your body to one side while keeping your glutes in full contact with the chair, maintain an upright posture.
  4. Twist your body until you feel a light stretch in your lower back, hold, and then return to the starting position.

Do not over twist here, aim for a light stretch only

Rest
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next up
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
Next
Cobra Abdominal Stretch
3 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Go nice and slow with these to start. Find your comfort point, then allow that lower back to relax!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
Secondary:
Lower Back
  1. Lie face down with your hands under your shoulders.
  2. Point your feet downwards to lengthen your spine.
  3. Slowly push your torso up as far as you comfortably can – try to get your hips to rise off the floor slightly.
  4. Hold the stretch and then lower down to starting position.

Avoid this stretch if you have back problems.

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