Sitting all day is destroying your back.
Here are 8 exercises to save it:
People spend more time sitting than ever before, whether it's at a desk all day or watching Netflix on the couch.
This is leading to a global rise in:
• Poor posture
• Chronic back pain
• Neck, hip, and joint pain
Here are 8 simple exercises you can do to save your back:
1. Dead Hangs
Your spine becomes compressed throughout the day.
Dead hangs release the built-up tension in your back, neck, shoulders, and abdomen.
If you can’t dead hang your body weight, use your legs to slowly lower yourself down until you build up strength.
2. Thoracic Extensions
Poor thoracic health is one of the leading causes of back pain and mobility issues.
Hold this pose for 30 seconds, then take 15 seconds to rest.
Repeat this 4x in the morning and before bed to release tension, reduce stress, and improve mobility.
3. Deadlifts
These are hands down my favorite exercise.
This simple lift will strengthen your entire posterior chain.
To avoid injury when starting out, perform the motion and focus on proper form until you’re able to add resistance.
