sets of 10 repetitions. To add resistance, hold a 10-pound weight against your chest. Avoid this exercise if you have history of lower-back pain.Ball Bridges Lie on your back with your arms at your side and your feet on a stability ball. Slowly lift

UAN: Article type:++needs pics++--These stretch more than one muscle group at once – including your upper body, an often-neglected area in runners. 1. Downward-facing dogKeep your feet hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your

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

lean back to increase the stretch in the front of your thigh. Take care if you have ankle problems, and stay tall in your upper body to avoid compressing your lower back. 2. Bent-leg standing hamstrings stretchBe thoroughly warmed up before you attempt

out.For all of the exercises, start with one set of up to 10 repetitions, with 30 seconds recovery between sets, and gradually work up to three sets of 20 reps.Press-ups This old favourite is great for developing strong chest muscles, but a lot

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. 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

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