Back Conditioning
Rest between sets: as needed
Intensity: Moderate
Demo Exercise Reps/Sets How to/Cues
Relax your hands back on the floor between each rep.Keep your chest on the floor the entire time and rotate your hands for the thumbs to point towards the ceiling.Keep your legs engaged but on the floor. Point your feet and make your ankles touch.
Avoid lifting your leg too high or allowing your spine to curve past its natural position.Keep your spine neutral and engage your core to prevent your back from saggingMove slowly and with control whilst maintaining smooth and even breathing.
Place your feet hip width apart on the floor with minimal distance to the wall.Only place your hands on the wall if your shoulder mobility allows it. Whilst the goal is for the entire forearms to be on the wall eventually this particular exercise should not be a stretch.Do not arch your back or stick your ribs out. Work on keeping your entire back connected with the wall.