Stretch - Dancers
Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 5-10 Dur
Beginner Lower Back Obliques Strength Body Only Gym Home
Purpose: This exercise strengthens the lower back muscles.
Benefits: This exercise will also work the abs in addition to the lower back.
Sit upright on an exercise mat with your legs straight. Cross your right leg over your left leg. Support your upper body with your right hand. This is the starting position. Slowly twist your body to the right. Cross your left arm over your legs. Stretch as far as you can go. Pause for about 5-10 seconds. Do not bounce, just use a continuous stretching movement. Return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions. Sit upright on an exercise mat with your legs straight. Cross your left leg over your right leg. Support your upper body with your left hand. This is the starting position. Slowly twist your body to the left. Cross your right arm over your legs. Stretch as far as you can go. Pause for about 5-10 seconds. Do not bounce, just use a continuous stretching movement. Return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The muscles of the lower back straighten the spine. They work together with the abdominals to keep the spine upright. The spine plays a big role in overall health, so the lower back is one of the most important muscle groups in the body.
Step 1
Sit upright. Cross your right leg over your left leg. Support yourself with your right hand.
Sit upright on an exercise mat with your legs straight. Cross your right leg over your left leg. Support your upper body with your right hand. This is the starting position.
Step 2
Slowly twist your body to the right, crossing your left arm over your legs. Pause.
Slowly twist your body to the right. Cross your left arm over your legs. Stretch as far as you can go. Pause for about 5-10 seconds. Do not bounce, just use a continuous stretching movement.
Step 3
Return to the starting position.
Return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Cross your right leg over your left leg. Support your upper body with your right hand.
Step 4
Sit upright. Cross your left leg over your right leg. Support yourself with your left hand.
Sit upright on an exercise mat with your legs straight. Cross your left leg over your right leg. Support your upper body with your left hand. This is the starting position.
Step 5
Slowly twist your body to the left, crossing your right arm over your legs. Pause.
Slowly twist your body to the left. Cross your right arm over your legs. Stretch as far as you can go. Pause for about 5-10 seconds. Do not bounce, just use a continuous stretching movement.
Step 6
Return to the starting position.
Return to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Cross your left leg over your right leg. Support your upper body with your left hand.