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Back Exercises: Back Press

Do this exercise on your hands and knees. Keep your knees under your hips and your hands under your shoulders. Keep your spine in a neutral position (not arched or sagging). Be sure to maintain your neck’s natural curve:

Tighten your stomach and buttocks muscles to press your back upward. Let your head drop slightly.
Hold for 5 seconds. Return to starting position.
Repeat 5 times.

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Wrist Extension (Flexibility)

Stand or sit and hold your arms straight out in front of you. Bend your right hand back at the wrist. Gently pull back on your right hand with your left hand. Don't bend your fingertips backward. Feel the stretch in your right wrist. Hold for 30 to...

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This exercise stretches and strengthens your upper body.

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Back Exercises: Back Extension with Elbow Press

These three exercises are done on the floor.

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Upper Body Exercises: Front Raise

This exercise stretches and strengthens your upper body.

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