Exercise Tips
Knees slightly bent
Back straight
Chest up
Engage core
Row to ribs
Squeeze shoulder blades together
Muscles Targeted
Upper back muscles (mid traps, rhomboids, and lats)
Exercise Benefits
Safer for people with low back pain
Low impact
Increases back strength
Exercise Tips
Back straight
Pull to forehead
Engage core for stability and balance
Squeeze shoulder blades together
Muscles Targeted
Rear deltoids
Rhomboids
Middle trapezius (upper back)
Exercise Benefits
Helps to reduce shoulder injuries
Maintain good posture
Prevent muscle imbalances
Help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
Exercise Tips
Feet flat on floor
Keep knees out
Engage core
Engage glutes
Control movement
Muscles Targeted
Gluteus maximus
Gluteus minimus
Hip abductors
Hamstrings
Lower back muscles
Abdominal muscles
Exercise Benefits
Good exercise for individuals who have back, hip, or knee pain
Strengthens the core
Alleviate knee and lower back pain