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"The Swimmer" on the Balance Board
Summary

This exercise is good for increasing overall back strength.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Neck, Shoulder: Rear, Core, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Balance Board
  • Categories: Core
Side Plank on the Balance Board
Summary

This exercise works well for increasing low back strength and stability.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Buttocks, Back: Lower, Shoulder: Front, Outer Thigh - Hip, Abs: Side, Abs, Shoulder: Side, Shoulder: Rear, Core, Hip Stabilizers, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Balance Board
  • Categories: Core
Triceps Dips with the Balance Board
Summary

This is a challenging triceps exercise using a balance board.

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  • Muscle Group: Chest, Shoulder: Front, Triceps
  • Equipment: Balance Board
  • Categories: Strength
The Swimmer
Summary

This is a good exercise for the whole back and glutes.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Buttocks, Back: Lower, Shoulder: Front, Shoulder: Rear, Core, Hip Stabilizers, Trapezius: Upper, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Exercise Mat, None
  • Categories: Strength, Core
Seated Spinal Rotation
Summary

This is an advanced exercise that should not be done if you have any type of back injury.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Hamstrings, Back: Lower, Abs: Side, Abs, Core, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Mat, None
  • Categories: Stretches, Pilates
Shoulder and Back Exercise
Summary

This is a great exercise for targeting your shoulders and back.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Triceps, Shoulder: Side, Shoulder: Rear, Core, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Ball, Exercise Tube or Band
  • Categories: Strength, Core
Thoracic Spine Stretch
Summary

This is a great overall trunk stretch.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Abs: Side, Abs, Core, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Ball
  • Categories: Stretches
Alternating Front & Back Shoulder Raise
Summary

This is a simple shoulder exercise.

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  • Muscle Group: Biceps, Chest, Forearms (Wrist), Lats, Serratus Anterior, Shoulder: Front, Triceps, Shoulder: Side, Shoulder: Rear, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Tube or Band
  • Categories: Strength
Shoulder External Rotation with Exericse Band
Summary

This is a simple but very effective rotator cuff and shoulder exercise.

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  • Muscle Group: Shoulder: Side, Shoulder: Rear, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Exercise Ball, Exercise Tube or Band
  • Categories: Strength
Diagonal Shoulder Raise & Torso Twist with Exericse Band
Summary

A good exercise for strengthening the shoulders and back muscles.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Shoulder: Front, Shoulder: Side, Shoulder: Rear, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Exercise Ball, Exercise Tube or Band
  • Categories: Strength
Dumbbell Single Arm Rowing
Summary

If you do not have a bench or do not go to the gym, you can also do this on the edge of a stable couch or bed.

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  • Muscle Group: Biceps, Lats, Shoulder: Rear, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Free Weights, Bench
  • Categories: Strength
Back and Shoulder Exercise with Exercise Band
Summary

This is a simple exercise to strengthen the shoulders as well as the back.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Serratus Anterior, Shoulder: Front, Core, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Tube or Band
  • Categories: Strength, Core
Back Muscles
Summary

This is a great exercise for strengthening postural muscles.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Back: Lower, Shoulder: Rear, Core, Trapezius: Upper, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Exercise Mat, None
  • Categories: Strength, Core
Side Star Plank from Elbow
Summary

This exercise is very effective for targeting the core stabilizing muscles.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Buttocks, Back: Lower, Shoulder: Front, Outer Thigh - Hip, Abs: Side, Abs, Shoulder: Side, Hip Stabilizers, Trapezius: Middle, Trapezius: Lower, Back: Upper, Back: Middle, Rotator Cuff
  • Equipment: Exercise Mat, None
  • Categories: Strength, Core
Upper and Middle Back Stretch
Summary

This exercise is a relaxing way to stretch the spine.

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  • Muscle Group: Back, Chest, Abs: Side, Abs, Core, Back: Upper, Back: Middle
  • Equipment: Exercise Ball
  • Categories: Stretches

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