(Yes, I am posting this early. I don't trust the "scheduled posting date and time". Don't want to be late with your challenge- especially since I won't be online all day! Happy Monday!)
Okay, for those of you just joining us... or if you have missed some days-- NO WORRIES! Just get BACK to it with this back exercise. (and you get credit if you make up the days you missed-hint,hint!)
This exercise is called 'alternating opposites'. Lay on your stomach, arms extended. Lift your right arm and left leg at the same time. Hold for just a sec, then lower. Next, lift your left arm and right leg. Hold, then lower. Repeat 25 times both sides.
If you are feeling good and want more, go for the full lift- both arms and both legs at the same time. Or you can try both arms or both legs as a variation on this exercise as well. If you are feeling this in your lower back (and not in a good way) then don't do the variations. Again, this does not have to be a huge motion to be effective!! No matter how you do it, you are strengthening your lower back. So make sure to use careful, controlled motions.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday. It is my first day of massage school- wish me luck!! See you all at class!
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