VIDEO: Sidelift Exercise for Dental Hygienists
Got low back pain? This month’s exercise targets the primary spine stabilizers: quadratus lumborum, lateral oblique, and transverse abdominal muscles. Research shows that, when targeted with endurance training, this type of strengthening may reduce and prevent low back pain. Read more …
Place the ball under one side and position your top foot in front of bottom foot against the wall so you are securely balanced. Interlock your hands behind head, tuck your chin, pull navel to spine and slowly lower the body over the ball and raise to straight position while avoiding any twisting. Repeat 10 times on each side. To make this exercise more challenging, move the ball lower, toward the hip.
You can also target these muscles in a similar manner on a piece of equipment found at most gyms: a side-sit-up bench. Stand on the foot platform of the bench that is tilted 45 degrees to one side, with your feet anchored. Cross your hands across the chest and slowly straighten the body. Repeat.
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