This exercise strengthens your back, hip, and abdomen muscles.
- Positioned on your hands and knees, place your hands
directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
- Breathe in deeply. Tuck your head downward and round your back up, making a curve with your back in the shape of the letter C. Hold this position for a count of 6.
- Breathe out slowly and bring your head back up. Relax, keeping your back straight—don't allow it to curve toward the floor. Hold this for a count of 6.
- Do this exercise 8 times or
to your comfort level.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Last Revised
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July 23, 2012 |