6 exercises to increase back flexibility

THÙY DƯƠNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS) |

Body gravity back exercises help you stay flexible and increase resistance without going to the gym.

Inverted rows

- First, lie under a sturdy table.

- Grip the table and pull your chest up and down.

- Do three sets of 8 - 12 reps each.

Superman pose

- First, lie face down on the floor and stretch your arms and legs.

- Lift your abs off the ground and bring them toward your spine.

- Use your back muscles along with your glutes to lift your arms and legs at the same time.

- Hold this position for 5 seconds and then return to the first step of this exercise.

- Do at least 3 times, 15 seconds each time.

Plank pose

- Start in a kneeling position with your elbows pointing down.

- Keeping your hips steady while tightening your core, push up with one arm and keep your elbow in place.

- Do the same with the other arm and then lower yourself down onto your elbow.

- Do 3 sets of 12 reps each.

Reverse snow angels pose

- First, lie face down on the mat, arms stretched straight above your head, fingertips facing the wall in front of you, thumbs pointing toward the ceiling.

- Squeeze your inner thighs while tightening your core and glutes.

- Slowly lift your head, shoulders and chest off the ground while keeping your chin slightly tucked and eyes focused on the floor.

- Bring both hands toward the hips from an overhead position, then rotate the shoulders and reach up toward the ceiling as the hands reach the hips.

- Raise your arms high above your head.

- Do 3 sets of 15 reps each.

Glute bridges pose

- First, lie on your back with your knees bent and shoulder-width apart, feet flat on the ground.

- Extend your palms up toward the ceiling, placing your arms straight at your sides.

- Lift your hips up, squeezing your glutes, until your torso forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.

- Tighten your glutes and hold for 5 seconds.

- Lower your hips to the floor without relaxing your glutes.

- Do 3 sets, each set about 15 times.

Reverse Plank

- Sit on the floor, stretch your legs out in front of you and place your palms on the floor.

- As you press your palms in, lift your hips and chest as high as possible.

- Look straight up at the ceiling, stretch your toes and keep your legs and arms straight.

- As you tighten your core, bring your belly button toward your spine and hold this position for 10 seconds.

- Lower your hips and chest to the floor.

- Do 3 times, 30 seconds each time.

THÙY DƯƠNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS)
RELATED NEWS

3 Simple Yoga Poses for a Healthier Colon

|

The following yoga poses are incredibly simple to improve digestion, reduce bloating, and keep your colon healthy.

2 exercises to help increase brain health and prolong life

|

In addition to a suitable diet and rest, you should combine exercises to improve brain health, helping to prolong life.

Some exercises to help supplement the plank position

|

If you can't hold a plank for more than 1 minute, try some of these additional exercises.

Duc Huy and MC Huyen Trang of "Mu Tat" held a wedding party in their hometown

|

On March 14, player Pham Duc Huy and MC Huyen Trang (nickname "Mu Tat") held a wedding ceremony and feast at their hometowns in Phu Tho and Hai Phong.

The joy of the first time going to the polls of young soldiers in Dak Lak

|

Dak Lak - Young soldiers express joy and pride when for the first time in their lives holding a ballot to fulfill the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

Ho Chi Minh City center is about to have an underground parking lot and a multi-story parking lot

|

Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Center will build underground parking lots and multi-story parking lots to meet parking needs, limiting the situation of occupying roads and sidewalks.

Mobile police are in a state of readiness to protect the festival of the country

|

The election of National Assembly Deputies of the 16th term and People's Councils at all levels is approaching, the Mobile Police force has proactively planned and is ready to ensure security.

Opening an inter-port road more than 15 km long to take advantage of Long Thanh airport

|

Dong Nai - Nhon Trach inter-port road more than 15 km long connecting the industrial park to the seaport, taking advantage of Long Thanh airport.

3 Simple Yoga Poses for a Healthier Colon

Phương Thảo (Theo Healthshots) |

The following yoga poses are incredibly simple to improve digestion, reduce bloating, and keep your colon healthy.

2 exercises to help increase brain health and prolong life

Nhóm PV (Theo Livestrong) |

In addition to a suitable diet and rest, you should combine exercises to improve brain health, helping to prolong life.

Some exercises to help supplement the plank position

THÙY DƯƠNG (THEO HEALTHSHOTS) |

If you can't hold a plank for more than 1 minute, try some of these additional exercises.