Monday, March 8, 2010

Core exercise 3 - Deadlift with resistance band






Core exercise 3 - Deadlift with resistance band

Got lower back pain?
Try this move to strengthen your core and back. Stay pain free.

What you need?
A medium to heavy resistance band/ a set of 3kg dumbbells.


Deadlift:
- If you are using resistance band, loop the band around your feet or hold dumbbells in hand.
- Keep legs straight/ slightly-bent, TUCK IN your belly and bend over.
- Keep a flat back, chest up and look slightly straight ahead.
- Tight in the core and back flat, stand tall. Breathe out.
- Roll your shoulders back.

As a start, do 2-3 sets of 12-15 reps. Once you manage 3 sets of 15 reps without struggling, add more weight. Give it a try.