If you’re looking to strengthen your back muscles or improve posture, here are five movements that can help you focus on your back cavity area:
1.Superman Exercise: - Lie face down on the floor. - Extend your arms in front and lift your arms and legs off the ground simultaneously. - Hold for a few seconds, then lower back down.
2.Bent-Over Rows: - Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hinge at the hips, and keep your back straight. - Hold weights in both hands and pull them towards your hips while squeezing your shoulder blades together. - Lower the weights back down.
3.Bird-Dog: Start on all fours (hands under shoulders, knees under hips). - Extend your right arm forwardand left leg back simultaneously, keeping your hips level. - Hold briefly, then switch sides.
4.Lat Pulldowns: Use a cable machine with a lat pulldown bar. Grip the bar wider than shoulder-width, pull it down to your chest while leaning back slightly. - Slowly return to the starting position
5.Plank to Upward Dog: Start in a plank position. Shift your weight forward and push through your hands to lift your chest and arch your back into upward dog. Hold for a few seconds before returning to plank. Incorporate these movements into your routine to strengthen your back and improve posture! Remember to consult a fitness
professional if you're unsure about your form or how to perform these exercises safely.