Tip of the month


Drink, Drink, Drink - not only do you need water to prevent thirst, your brain requires it for concentration, your muscles for energy and your hair and skin for beauty! Start early and try to drink 2-3 litres per day.

Back Extension

Back Extension.GIF
Body part(s) worked: Back
Muscle(s) worked: Erector Spinae
Difficulty level: 
3 out of 10
Equipment required: Exercise Mat
Techniques

  • Lay on your stomach

  • Place your fingertips on your temples with your elbows out to the side

  • Slowly lift your shoudlers off the floor as high as possible

  • No slowly return your shoulders to the floor again

  • Repeat steps 3 and 4 until it becomes a struggle

    • Tips

  • To protect your neck try not to move your head independently of your shoulders

  • If you feel you want to lift your feet off the floor as you raise your shoulders its not a problem

    • Alternatives: 
    Back Extension with Fitball
    Plank
    Superman
    Three Quarter Plank
    Three Quarter Plank with Fitball
    Three Quarter Rolling Plank with Fitball
    Exercise Mat
    When you’re working out, exercise mats can help cushion the impact of your exercise and help you be more comfortable.