In this video we're going to do a lower back exercise that's great for strengthening the lower back muscles. There's an easier and harder version of this exercise. So if it's a bit tough, just wait for the second half of the video. What you want to do is you want to lay down in your stomach with your hands under your head, your feet out back, straight on the ground. few deep breaths and when you're ready, lift your torso and your legs off the floor at the same time. Hold it for one second, and release putting back down.

Once again, bring your shoulders off the ground as high as you can with your legs and release. You can do this anywhere from six to eight times and you should feel it in your lower back Can your glutes, your hamstrings a little bit too if this is a bit tough for you. The alternative and easier way to do this exercise is to only lift the front half your body off the floor instead of both your torso and your legs together. So when you're ready, lift your shoulders off the floor as high as you can hold it for one second and release. Again, anywhere from six to eight times six to eight repetitions of this exercise is really good. And you can do this a couple times a week to strengthen that lower back, glutes and hamstrings.

Every time you raise your shoulders off the floor, you can really feel your your glutes tightening up. And that's good. It means you're working them properly. It's very important to remember to keep breathing throughout the exercise. When you're done you can stretch out a little bit by sitting back, sitting back on your ankles with your hands forward.