Back press
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Back press
This exercise strengthens your trunk and thighs, helping you maintain a healthy lower back posture during your pregnancy.
- Place your feet 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 centimeters) from the wall.
- Rest your back flat against the wall and slide down the wall until your knees are slightly bent.
- Press your lower back against the wall by pulling in your stomach muscles.
- Hold this position for a count of 10, then relax your stomach muscles and slide back up the wall.
- Do this exercise a total of 10 times.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 30, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 30, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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