Back Exercises

Ergonomics chairs are important in your everyday life, as they keep you comfortable and healthy, especially if you're sitting at your office eight hours a day! One of the most important benefits to ergonomic chairs is they keep your back straight and in pain-free positions. Nevertheless, ergonomic chairs would not maximize their purpose unless you keep your back healthy with some exercises. Therefore, here are three exercises you can do to keep your back strong.

Hip Bridge

Lie flat on the ground with your back against the floor. Keep your arms to your side. Bend your legs with your feet flat on the floor, like you're about to do a sit up. Now, in that position, lift your hips up so that your body makes a straight line from your shoulders to your kneecaps. Remember to focus on squeezing your buttocks. Repeat 10-12 times.

Bird Dog

Kneel on all four limbs. Make sure that your back is straight; don't let it arch! This will take some abdominal work. When you have that position, raise your right leg and left arm at the same time so that they are parallel with your straight back. Maintain this position for as long as possible. Alternate this step with your left leg and right arm. Repeat 10-12 times.

Side Plank

Lie on the ground on your side. Put your elbow on the ground so that your upper body is raised slightly. Make sure that your elbow is aligned with your shoulder. Next, put one foot on top of the other so that you are essentially lying on the floor, only raised by your elbow. Now, the hard part. Lift you hips as high as you can so that your body makes a straight, slanted line to the ground. Hold this position as long as possible. You will also feel this exercise in your side abdominal muscles. Repeat this exercise on the other side of your body.

Complete these three exercises at least once a day, and you will be on your way to a healthy back! Your luxurious ergonomic chair can only help you if you help yourself. Do these exercises and you will maximize the benefits of your office furniture!

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