This one’s for my Bs with SCIATICA – a STRENGTH workout that’s good for your low back pain! We’re combining a quick core strength and stretching session with some traditional standing dumbbell work for a full body tone up that’s designed to help relieve and prevent sciatic pain.
Here are the FAST FACTS: ALL levels | ALL standing, NO cardio | DUMBBELLS | BURN 75 – 125 calories | MODERATE day | INCLUDES warm up + cool down
** Disclaimer: please see your doctor about YOUR specific low back pain for diagnosis and treatment, and follow the advice of your health care provider and/or physical therapist
Standing strength workouts are always good for your muscle tone and bone density, but this routine is specifically designed to protect your lower back from strain, with no transitions to the ground and exercises that don’t reach above your head or twist.
We’re taking things at a MODERATE pace today, with moderate weights, so we can really focus on excellent form.
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Check out the list of exercises below, then follow along with me in real time with the full length video.
Can’t see the workout? Click here to watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Up3KKi7YyxE
WARM UP
- CORE STRENGTH + LOW BACK STRETCH (untimed and uncounted; do these exercises at a pace and in a range that feels best to you)
- Gentle Back Bend with Hand Support
- Knee to Chest Balance
- Standing Pretzel Stretch
- Split Stance Back Bend with Support
SET UP:
The interval timer is set for 45 seconds; complete the main circuit twice
EXERCISES:
- Side Raise High Knee
- Step Back Front Raise
- Squat with Lower X
- High Knee Curls
- Step Back Delt Raises
- Squat with Chest Openers
FINISHER:
Front Kick Back Kick
SUGGESTED FURTHER PAIN RELIEF: http://bit.ly/LowBackPBF
😅 EXTENDED COOL DOWN: https://youtu.be/V2CTHi7R6Pc
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