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Standing Lumbar Extension
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- HOW: Place your hands on the top of your glutes. Exhale your breathing as you slowly extend your back as your hands are pushing into your hips. Inhale at the starting position and exhale as you are extending back.
- FEEL: You should feel a stretch in your lower back.
- COMPENSATION: Don’t go too fast, slow and controlled.
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