Prone buttocks squeeze
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Prone buttocks squeeze
This exercise strengthens the buttocks muscles, which support the back and help you lift with your legs.
- Lie flat on your stomach with your arms at your sides.
- Slowly tighten your buttocks muscles and hold the position (not your breath) for 5 to 10 seconds. Relax slowly.
- You may need to place a small pillow under your stomach for comfort.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Author | Lila Havens |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Editor | Katy E. Magee, MA |
| Associate Editor | Michele Cronen |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | February 15, 2006 |
| Last updated: | February 15, 2006 |
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| Author: | Lila Havens |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics |
| Editors: | Katy E. Magee, MA, Tracy Landauer |
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