Boost Your Flexibility with the Back Press
The back press exercise strengthens your abdominal (stomach) muscles and improves spinal flexibility. Follow these steps to perform a back press:
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Begin on all fours with your knees under your hips and your wrists under your shoulders. Keep your back straight and your neck in its natural position.
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Press your back upward by tightening the muscles of your belly and buttocks. The top of your back will be rounded and your stomach area will be tight. (Imagine a Halloween cat with its back "up.")
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Hold this position for 10 to 15 seconds. Return to starting position. Repeat the exercise 5 times.
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| Begin on all fours with your knees under your hips and your wrists under your shoulders. Keep your back straight and your neck in its natural position. |
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| Press your back upward by tightening the muscles of your abdomen and buttocks. The top of your back will be rounded and your stomach area will be tight. |
Online Medical Reviewer:
Bellendir, Trina, MSPT, CLT
Online Medical Reviewer:
Joseph, Thomas,N., MD
Date Last Reviewed:
1/1/2018
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