Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Back Strengthening for Runner


To begin the back strengtheningexercise, lie down with your stomach and thighs against the floor, as illustrated in the figure. Prop yourself up on one elbow with your upper arm at a 90-degree angle to the floor, keeping the opposing leg straight and flat. Raise the other arm and the opposing leg to shoulder level at the same time. Hold for a few seconds, then relax and repeat the exercise with the other arm and leg. Do this exercise 10 times with each set of opposing arms and legs.


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