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Back Exercises

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated November 11, 2006

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Prone Extension


1) Lie flat on your stomach on the floor
2) Push up on your hands extending your elbows so that your arms are straight and your trunk is lifted off the floor with your legs straight out behind you
3) Hold for a count of 5
4) Repeat 10 more times
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