The core is the essential part of your body. It helps you sit up straight at your desk and with proper training can prevent you from getting lower back pain. So lets get to it!
• Plank hold for 30 seconds
• 20 Back Extensions: face down, hands laced behind head, lift upper body off the ground.
Repeat 3 times
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| Plank |
• 20 Bicycle Crunches
• Side Plank 15-30 seconds each side
Repeat 3 times
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| Side Plank |
• 20 Standing Side Bend with towel, 20 each side
• 20 Superman: face down, hands and feet lift off floor for 2 second count
Repeat 3 times
Thanks for these awesome exercises, Missy! I'll definitely be using them on my work breaks this week. (Even plank, which you know is my favorite :P)
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4 comments:
Gaiam sells a desk chair that uses a stability ball instead of a seat. it is surprisingly effective and really encourages the person sitting in it to keep both feet planted on the ground and to sit up tall. And you can use it for some exercises as well.
I wouldn't forgo actually doing the activities listed above but if you have to sit at the desk anyway, it helps to do so with a straight spine and without crossing your legs.
Awesome tip, Satia! Will have to check that out.
Thanks for sharing these exercises.
I use a stability ball at my desk and I really like it.
Who doesn't want an nice core for swimsuit weather this summer?! I love plank pose and bicycles! Awesome post!
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