Sculpt Your Back in 3 Easy Moves

Taking good care of the muscles in our back is just as important as keeping every other muscle in our bodies as fit as we can if not more so.  The muscles in our backs help us to stand up straight giving us good posture and they pull our stomach muscles in and up making us look slim and in shape.  This workout offers a way to keep your back in shape and looking great at all times that is quick and simple to do.  With these three very easy moves all of your back troubles will be over in no time at all. It is best to do this workout about twice a week and in addition to your regular workout regimen.  Be sure to check with your doctor before starting this or any other workout program.

You will need:

A Kitchen or Chair

An Exercise Band

About 10 Minutes

An Open Space

A Positive Attitude

Stretch Your Spine

Stand far enough behind a kitchen chair to rest your hands on the back of it when you are bent over at a ninety degree angle.  Raise your arms straight above your head and then bend at the waist.  Rest your hands on the top of the back of the chair, making sure that your back is parallel to the floor.  Elongate your spine and take about five deep breaths.  Slowly stand back up.  Repeat this twice more.

Banded Row

Stand facing forward with your feet staggered apart about 24 inches.  With your right leg forward and your left leg behind you, place your right hand on your right thigh bending slightly forward at the hips.  Place one end of an exercise band under your right foot and hold the other end in your left hand.  Bending your left elbow, pull the band back turning at the hips, hold this pose for a moment.  Slowly return to the start.  Do 15 reps and then switch sides and do 15 more reps.

Banded Bend

Stand up straight with your feet together.  Hold an exercise band above your head with your arms about shoulder width apart. Either fold the band in half or let the sides hang down.  Bending your left elbow, pull the end of the exercise band to about shoulder height, and then slowly return your arm to the starting position. Repeat this with the other hand. Do this for 30 reps alternating sides.