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of your spine, pulling you upwards. Start with just 20 and work your way up to 100. And hey, why stop there?2. ‘Good mornings’ are another exercise for lower-back strength.They’re very effective and give your hamstrings a good stretch into the deal

. The exercises are best done as a sequence, in the order shown below, on a mat or a carpet.Flat Stretches1. Relax on your back with your legs two to three feet apart and your arms by your sides. Your hands should be a little way out from your body, palms facing

your buttocks off the ground until your trunk and legs are in a straight line. Hold this position, and squeeze your lower back muscles and buttocks for two seconds. Do two sets of 10 repetitions.Cobras Lie on your stomach and place your hands

health and as a substitute for running during injury phases. It's a rare runner today who doesn't employ some cross-training.Participating in another sport a couple of times a week gives your feet and legs a welcome respite from the constant pounding