Exercise of the Day: Spinal Balance

Many exercises I already do activate the back, but I really want a good exercise that focuses on toning the back. All I really have are supermans, and I've been getting kinda bored with them.

So I did some research...and...nothing. Literally all I got was do pullups. Which is awesome: I think pullups are a great exercise. It's just like, "Check it, I can do pullups. I'm basically amazing." Minor problem: I don't have a pullup bar.

So I kept looking. I got some other exercises, which don't look like fun. AKA pretty sure they aren't actually good for your body. You're bending in ways you aren't supposed to bend, like questionably back breaking. Not cool.

I ended up with the spinal balance exercise. It is basically a modified version of supermans. I'd do 3 sets, 10 reps each side. Here's the basics:

• On your hands and knees, with a straight, activated back.
• Slowly lift opposite arm and leg, keeping both straight, until they align with your core
• Hold at the top for about 5 seconds and then slowly lower back down
• Obviously repeat with the other side

Pretty basic, but without a gym it's difficult to focus on the back. [Image]