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HOW TO STRENGTHEN YOUR LOWER BACK SO YOU CAN HAVE GOOD POSTURE FOR LIFE
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(continued from outside) But Dunlop says not showing your lower back some love in the form of strengthening moves would be a mistake. “It’s so important because it’s key for having good posture, mobility, and having the ability to sit, stand, and move properly throughout the day, she says. Often, Dunlop says, we take our lower back support for granted, but if something goes wrong, it hurts. “Because it’s at the base of the spinal column, it’s really the foundation to the body’s support system,” she says, emphasizing the reason why it’s important to keep it strong. When it comes to how exactly do to that, she has just the moves. Best of all, they don’t require any equipment or a ton of space, so you can do them at home, or in your hotel room, if you’re traveling. Your posture is about to be so good! 1. Vacuuming This type of vacuuming has nothing to do with cleaning your house, but it will put your lower back to work. “When it comes to strengthening the lower back, focusing on your transverse abs—which are wrapped around
the midline of your body—is one of the best ways to do it,” Dunlop says. “These muscles are really key in supporting your spine and lower back.” While people often towards crunches for their transverse abs, she says people can inadvertently throw out their lower back if their core isn’t strong enough. Enter the “vacuum.” How to do it: In a standing position, take a deep breath and draw your belly button in towards your spine, “contracting and engaging your ab muscles as you do so,” Dunlop says. “Imagine if someone was going to come up and punch you in the stomach and you want your gut to be hard and able to take it; that’s what it should feel like.” Hold it, and release slowly. Repeat a few more times.
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