Low-back pain is a common complaint, and it’s one that should be addressed—your back muscles are part of your core and keep you standing tall, so they’re always working. If you sit down for much of the day, tend to slouch, or look down at your phone, you might end up with back pain when you go to get something from the bottom shelf of the fridge or even pick up your kids. I designed these segments to give you the tools you need to strengthen your entire back from top to bottom, and I’ll provide form tips to make sure you get the most out of these tough workouts and perform them safely.
This lower back-focused circuit uses modified movements to stabilize and elongate your core muscles. Starting on all fours, you’ll move through a progression that becomes more challenging with each new modification, but rest assured there are alternate options if you can’t nail every move from th...
This workout may be done with minimal movement in the prone—lying on your stomach—position, but your upper, mid, and lower back will be elongated and feeling the burn once you’re done. You’ll start noticing muscles you don’t often think of, like your middle trapezius, when you work through these ...
