Lower Back

In this yoga how-to video Esther demonstrates a routine to strengthen your upper and mid back. Start on your hands and knees and curl your back. Proceed to downward dog and then plank pose. Watch to learn more about strengthening your mid and lower back with this yoga routine.

Swimming is an original Pilates exercise that strengthens the muscles of the back and strengthens the core. By focusing on pulling in the abdominals (even though you're lying on them!) you'll not only flatten the abs but also protect the lower back. Watch this fitness how to v ...more

A strong core is the key to a healthy, strong body. And who knows more about core strength than the elite Navy SEALs? Check out this workout video to learn three simple exercises that will get your abs, lower back, glutes, and more in top shape.

Practice the kick over drill with Barry Davis Wrestling. This is a drill to increase flexibility and lower back strength as well as basic conditioning. Wrestling video demonstrations showing collegiate level training strategies. Get an inside look into the moves that will get ...more

Learn how to do the hip stretch with tutorial. This exercise is for the lower back, designed to also stretch your hips and buttock muscles. This hip stretch is easy and gentle enough for anyone to do. Watch this how to video and you will be able to do the hip stretch.

Strengthen arms, wrists and abs with the Upward Facing Dog Pose. Learn how to do the Upward Facing Dog in this yoga video. To practice the Upward Facing Dog you will increase flexibility in spine, work abs, pull shoulder blades together, avoid compression in lower back and bre ...more

Check out this instructional cross country video that shows you how to increase core strength so that you love running more. A lot of people underestimate the importance of a core strength routine. Your core muscle groups consist of your abs, lower back, glutes, and obliques. ...more

The Standard Squat focuses on the quadriceps and the glutes, but it also involves the hamstrings, the calves, and the lower back. In this fitness tutorial, SSG Ken Weichert, Army Master fitness trainer, teaches you the proper form for the squat exercise. Watch this how to vide ...more

Learn how you can do the donkey kick exercise with this fitness tutorial. Donkey kicks strengthen your lower back and gluts. With the steps in this how to video you can get in shape with donkey kicks.

Neck Pull #1 is an easier version of the original Pilates exercise Neck Pull which helps build strength and increase spinal flexibility. By focusing on keeping the abdominal muscles pulled in flat throughout the exercise, the lower back is always protected and the abdominal mu ...more

Short Plank is derived from original pilates exercises in order to teach proper abdominal and torso support in the push up position. The exercise in this how to video will strengthen your core, strengthen your shoulder girdle stabilizers and target the deep muscles of the abdo ...more

The Hip Twist is an original pilates exercise that strengthens the abdominals and the core. By focusing on a modest range of motion to start and the correct use of the abdominal muscles, your abs will get stronger and flatter and you will protect your lower back. Watch this fi ...more

The Half Curl is a variation of a classical Pilates exercises that help teach how to use the abdominal muscles properly when curling off the mat from a reclined position. The effect is flatter abdominal muscles, a stronger core and a lower back that will always be protected by ...more

The side leg lift series is part of the classical Pilates repertoire and the circles strengthen the core, flatten the abdominal muscles and tone the inner and outer thighs. If you feel strain in your lower back, bring your legs slightly forward of your body, but for a real cha ...more

Swan Dive Graceful Rocks is a variation on the original Pilates exercise "Swan Dive." It strengthens the gluteus muscles (so your butt will get firmer.) and increases flexibility of the spine. Keeping your abdominal muscles engaged throughout will increase core strength and pr ...more

Pilates exercises involve strengthening the core and flattening the abs, so why are your instructors always talking about the pelvis? This how to video explains the importance of pelvic placement and how it relates to the lower back and the muscles around the hip joint. Just b ...more

Forget all the drugs used to induce you into labor. Our nine and a half month pregnant host demonstrates how to do induce labor naturally and safely by massaging pressure points. She also offers great yoga poses to do on a Swiss ball to reduce lower back aches. You don't have ...more

The wood chopper yoga pose is great for loosening your spine and hamstrings. Watch this how to video and learn to develop lower back strength and flexibility. The wood chopper also helps to develop your breathing muscles.

Abdominal lifts give a great core workout while developing breathing muscles in your abdomen. They tone your abdominals, strengthen your lower back, and boost your metabolism. They're a great way to start any workout. Some dieters use them to help them loose weight. Watch this ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the barbell row with underhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid, triceps Base Movement: row Equipment: barbell Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the cable row with narrow neutral grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lower back, rhomboids, shoulders, traps - mid, triceps Base Movement: row Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level o ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the seated cable row wide overhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lats, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: row Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the seated cable row with medium neutral grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid, triceps Base Movement: row Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Di ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the seated cable row with underhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid, triceps Base Movement: row Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level of Difficu ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 arm dumbbell row with neutral grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lats Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid, triceps Base Movement: row Equipment: bench, dumbbell Training Type: weight training Level ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating quadrupled lift with opposite side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, levator scapulae, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: quadruped lift Training Type: ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating quadrupled lift with same side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, levator scapulae, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: quadruped lift Training Type: bal ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating superman on bosu with opposite side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Equipment: bosu flat down Training T ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating superman on bosu with same side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating superman with opposite side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Training Type: weight training Level of Diff ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the alternating superman with same side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Training Type: weight training Level of Difficul ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the dumbbell bridge. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, quads Base Movement: bridge Equipment: dumbbell Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Sport Specific: wrestling Po ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the hip extension on bosu with flutter kick. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings Base Movement: hip extension Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the quadruped lift with same side arm and leg. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, levator scapulae, shoulders, traps - upper Base Movement: quadruped lift Training Type: balance and stab ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the superman on bosu. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Equipment: bosu flat down Training Type: balance and stability, weight training ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the superman with opposite side arm and leg on stability ball. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: lower back Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, hamstrings, neck extensors, shoulders Base Movement: superman Equipment: stability ball Training Typ ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the bridge and leg curl on stability ball. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Secondary Muscle Group: calves, glutes, lower back Base Movement: bridge, leg curl Equipment: stability ball Training Type: balance and stability, weigh ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the hamstring drop. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Secondary Muscle Group: calves, lower back Base Movement: leg curl Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 4 Position: kneeling Movement Variation: bilateral Plane ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the standing cable hip extension and leg curl with support. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Secondary Muscle Group: calves, glutes, lower back Base Movement: hip extension Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level o ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 leg hip extension on stability ball with ankle weight. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: hamstrings Secondary Muscle Group: glutes, lower back Base Movement: hip extension Equipment: ankle weights, stability ball Training Type: weight ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the rear shoulder cable row on lat pull machine. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, lats, lower back, rhomboids, traps - mid Base Movement: row Equipment: cable Training Type: weight training Level o ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the glute kickback on stability ball with ankle weight. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: hamstrings, lower back, quads Base Movement: hip extension Equipment: ankle weights, stability ball Training Type: weig ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the glute kickbacks on bench and all 4s with tubing. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: glutes Secondary Muscle Group: hamstrings, lower back, quads Base Movement: hip extension Equipment: bench, tubing Training Type: weight training Level o ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the pelvic tilt. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: abs and obliques Secondary Muscle Group: lower back Training Type: weight training Level of Difficulty: 3 Position: face up Movement Variation: bilateral Plane of Motion: sagittal Joint Act ...more

If you have discomfort in the lower back and buttocks, then the pigeon pose is for you! Learn how to release that tension by folding into a comforting pigeon pose.

Do one or all three of these lower back strengthening exercises to help you blossom into a yoga peacock pose.

Abdominal work is critical for supporting your torso and strengthening your lower back. Learn three yoga postures to work on improving key stomach muscles. Do yoga postures to strengthen your abdominal muscles. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Learn how to warm up for basketball with the knee hug stretching exercise for the legs and lower back.

40 million Americans suffer from sciatica pains,but the condition is often not diagnosed correctly. A new imaging technique uses a specially tuned MRI scan to image nerves and highlight them deep inside tissues. Called Magnetic Resonance Neurography,the new technique promises ...more

This video shows the proper way to do cable crunches with a high pulley machine. This exercise works the upper and middle abdominals and the lower back. You need to attach a rope to the high pulley. Do cable crunches. Click through to watch this video on global-fitness.com

Do you have office chair back? If you work a 9 to 5 job then you know what we're talking about: That tight, tense feeling you get all over your shoulders, back, lower back, and arms that feels like you're carrying a great, painful weight. These aches and pains result from sit ...more

This video is a demonstration of how to cut up a T-shirt, inspired by 80's rock band fashions. Use a regular white T-shirt and start by cutting a deep scoop neck out of it, starting about an inch outside the neckband. Turn the shirt over and fold it in half Snip horizontal lin ...more

During pregnancy the natural curves of the spine become exaggerated causing the lower back to sway as well as the upper back and shoulders to round. This rolling forward of the shoulders causes the ribcage to collapse down compressing the lungs and diaphragm which results in a ...more

This yoga how-to video tutorial demonstrates prenatal yoga poses to help open the hips. Prenatal yoga hip opening poses help to facilitate the opening of the pelvis to prepare for the baby to descend through the birth canal. They increase flexibility in the muscles that attach ...more

There are some simple techniques to correct common workout mistakes. You should look for cues, which come in forms such as lack or form or lack of engagement. Elastic bands and be used in order to help direct someone into proper form. This will give them resistance and help th ...more

We know, we know: squats hurt. Like, really bad. But when it comes to exercise, the more a workout hurts the more effective it is at toning up those trouble areas. Take this dumbbell squat, for instance. It's a basic squat modified by you holding a dumbbell in each hand. Incr ...more

Even if you're a seasoned yoga veteran, you know how hard it can be to roll out of bed at six A.M. in the morning and do that first down dog. Stiff joints, hamstrings that haven't been stretched out, and groginess probably don't help to wak you up pleasantly. However difficul ...more

In this video from modernmom we learn about doing abdominal exercises when pregnant. These exercises prevent lower back pain during pregnancy and when you're ready to push the baby out makes it a bit easier. On a mat, place sit balanced with your butt on the mat and place your ...more

Cat and camel exercises are great for stretching and strengthening muscles of the back, especially the lower back. Learn how to do cat and camel exercises in this strength training video. Take action: get on hands and knees, arch back like cat, flexing abs, let the back sag, s ...more

Learn how to exercise by doing the 1 arm diagonal dumbbell row and shoulder press with overhand grip. EXERCISE DETAILS: Primary Muscle Group: shoulders Secondary Muscle Group: biceps, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lats, levator scapulae, lower back, quads, rhomboids, serratus an ...more