Basic Back Exercises


Pelvic Tilt
– Press heels into the floor or flatten back by tightening stomach muscles and buttocks.

Hold for ____ seconds, repeat _____ times, _____ times per day.

Curl-Up (phase 1) – With arms at sides, tilt pelvis to flatten back. raise shoulders and head from floor. Use arms to support trunk, if necessary.

Hold for ____ seconds, repeat _____ times, _____ times per day.

Curl-Up (phase 3) – Keeping hands clasped and supporting nect, tilt pelvis to flattenback. raise head and shoulders from floor.

Hold for ____ seconds, repeat _____ times, _____ times per day.


 

Diagonal Curl-Up (phase 3) – Keeping hands clasped behind head to support neck, tilt pelvis to flatten back and lift head and shoulders off floor while rotating to one side.

Hold for ____ seconds, repeat _____ times, _____ times per day.

Partial Sit-Up for Lower Abdominals – With legs over foot stool or chair and arms clasped behind neck or folded across chest, tilt pelvis to flatten back. raise head and shoulders from floor.

Hold for ____ seconds, repeat _____ times, _____ times per day.

Unknown name – flatten back on floor with knees bent, raise and lower legs to work lower abdominals. Find a range that keeps the back on the floor while exercising. Repeat 5-20 times.