Lower backache is a common health concern, especially with so many people working from home. According to the World Health Organisation, lower backache is a major cause of disability. One of the simplest ways to get rid of lower backache is by doing some exercise. Actor
Preity Zinta just showed us the easiest exercise that anyone and everyone can do.
In one of her recent Instagram videos, Preity Zinta posted how kneeling superman exercise can strengthen your lower back and core.
Her Instagram post read "For anyone who has lower back problems this is the easiest way to strengthen your lower back and core. Try doing this 15 times on both sides in the beginning. When u get better try holding out ur hand and leg for 30 seconds. This is the simplest and most effective way to strengthen your lower back n core. Try it out folks".
The exerciseKneeling superman is a back extension exercise that helps build endurance and strength through core, shoulders, hips, hamstrings and glutes. The exercise helps by strengthening the lower back and thus preventing backache.
How to do the exerciseTo perform this exercise, use a mat or do it on the ground. Do not perform it on a hard surface like a marble floor. Now come on all fours. Make sure your back is straight and the head is in line with the body. Squeeze your abs and glutes and extend the right arm forward while simultaneously stretching the left leg straight back. Hold the position for a while and then come back on all fours. Now do the same with other hand and leg.