The 8-Minute Better-Back Workout

Andrew Parsons

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Cobra Leg Lift

Strengthens back and pelvic muscles

Lie facedown with elbows by sides, hands by shoulders.
Rest forehead on floor, chin tucked slightly.
Inhale and lift chest using back muscles.
At the same time, lift right leg as high as you can while keeping pelvis level.
Hold, then exhale to lower.
Switch sides; repeat.
Do 6 reps, alternating sides, lifting leg a little higher each time.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, August 2008.

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anonymous wrote:

is there a way to get posters of these moves, I recently hurt my back and have been doing some moves but it is hard when you have nothing to reference.?

8/19/2012 08:09:36 AM Report Abuse

del.ramos1 wrote:

I love her outfit! Could I ask you what is she wearing?

6/28/2011 01:36:10 PM Report Abuse

rblumenfeld wrote:

Why is this not shown on Video, demonstrating exactly how to do it. It would be much easier to understand when watched on Video. Please bring the video back like you do with other exercises. Can exercise together with instructor instead of doing it alone. regina

5/11/2011 01:03:41 PM Report Abuse

sm5653 wrote:

I agree, this site used to allow viewers to print a slideshow on 1-2 pages, I wonder why they took away this option.

11/9/2010 11:13:06 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

This would be of more use to your readers if you could make all 6 poses easily printable on 1 page.

9/16/2010 01:38:16 PM Report Abuse