leg exercises that are easy on the lower back?
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['FRONT AND/OR GOBLET SQUAT. ... ', 'UNILATERAL SQUAT OPTIONS. ... ', 'HIP THRUSTS. ... ', 'LEG PRESS. ... ', 'HACK SQUAT. ... ', 'LUNGES, STEP UPS, AND BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS. ... ', 'MACHINE HAMSTRING CURLS.']
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['Standing quad stretch. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Standing hip flexor stretch. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Straight leg lift. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Standing calf stretch. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Step up. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Clam exercise. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Wall slide. Share on Pinterest. ... ', 'Donkey kick. Share on Pinterest.']
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['Commando plank. a) Begin in a high plank with your core engaged and your feet hip-width apart. ... ', 'Bear crawl. ... ', 'Sit ups. ... ', 'Bird Dog. ... ', 'Leg raise. ... ', 'Boat tucks. ... ', 'Flutter kicks. ... ', 'Scissor legs.']
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Stationary bicycling is particularly gentle on the spine, and spinning classes can be a good workout option without causing too much stress on the back. Reclining bicycles, also called recumbent bikes, can also help those with lower back pain who feel better in a reclining position.
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Walking is a good low-impact aerobics choice for your back, but swimming may be an even better workout for back pain if you get backaches. "Swimming could be the best low-impact aerobics back pain exercise," says Mepham. "Water provides both support and resistance.
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Right now I go in and run a fast mile or push myself on the elliptical (I know that's bitch status but it's easy on the lower back and at least does some cardio/works the legs a bit), leg press, leg extensions, seated leg curls, calf raises on leg press, calf raises holding low cables, sometimes some low weight lunges, ...
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['Ankle circles.', 'Achilles stretch.', 'Towel stretch.', 'Band stretch.', 'Standing calf stretch.', 'Standing soleus stretch.', 'Cross leg ankle stretch.', 'Chair Pose.']
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['STEPS.', 'Lie on your back, legs straight and together.', 'Keep your legs straight and lift them all the way up to the ceiling until your butt comes off the floor.', "Slowly lower your legs back down till they're just above the floor. Hold for a moment.", 'Raise your legs back up. Repeat.']
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['Applying cloth-covered ice packs to your lower back for 10- to 15-minute increments. ... ', 'Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen sodium (Aleve). ... ', 'Use special pillows or lower back supports to take pressure off your back.']
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Doing exercises to strengthen the lower back can help alleviate and prevent lower back pain. It can also strengthen the core, leg, and arm muscles. According to researchers, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area, which may reduce stiffness and speed up the healing process.
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['LONG SITTING TOWEL CALF STRETCH. Sit up with good posture and place towel on the bottom of your foot, while holding on to the ends. ... ', 'SUPINE HAMSTRING STRETCH. ... ', 'QUAD SETS. ... ', 'ANKLE PUMPS. ... ', 'HEEL SLIDES. ... ', 'PRONE HIP EXTENSION.']
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['Sit up straight and tall with your knees bent.', 'Drop your legs to the sides and bring the soles of your feet together.', 'Grasp your feet and ankles and slowly lean forward, keeping your spine straight.', 'Place your elbows on the tops of your thighs and gently press down until you feel a stretch.']
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The takeaway. Adding side leg raises — whether standing or lying down — to your routine is a great and easy way to strengthen your hips, thighs, and backside. This helps to support your balance, posture, and everyday activities.
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How do I do ACL exercises? Quad sets, straight-leg raises, and heel slides are common exercises used after an ACL injury. As symptoms decrease and you are able to bear weight, side-lying leg lifts, glute sets, bridges, mini-squats, heel raises, and prone hamstring curls might be added.
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["McGill curl-ups. Try out this core exercise that won't hurt your back. ... ", 'Pallof press. Standing core exercises can help alleviate back pain. ... ', 'Bird dog. ... ', 'Side planks. ... ', 'Seated leg lifts. ... ', 'Stability ball planks.']
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['Deadlift: While this will mainly target your lower back, it will also hit your legs, chest and arms in just one motion. ... ', "Squat: Never skip leg day, that's the mantra. ... ", 'Military Press: Finally, some upper body! ... ', 'Bench Press: Whether you are using a barbell or dumbbell, the bench press is a staple of any workout routine.']
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[' Hamstring Curl. Works: Hamstrings, glutes, abs and lower back. ... ', ' McGill crunch. Works: Front and lateral abdominals. ... ', ' Single-leg glute bridge. Works: Glutes, hamstrings, abs and lower back. ... ', ' Straight-arm plank with jumps. ... ', ' Reverse lunge with twist. ... ', ' Side-plank with leg lift.']