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    Back Exercises: Back Extension with Elbow Press

    To start, lie face down on your stomach, feet slightly apart, forehead on the floor. Breathe deeply. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in this position.

    • Press up on your forearms. Keep your stomach and hips on the floor. Stay within your pain-free range.

    • Hold for  15 to 30 seconds. Lower slowly.

    • Repeat  2 times.

    • Return to starting position.

    Stop the exercise if it causes pain. Tell your physical therapist or healthcare provider.

    Woman lying on stomach with upper body lifted up resting on forearms.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth
    Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
    Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
    Date Last Reviewed: 9/1/2023
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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