Upper Body Bends

This exercise strengthens your back and torso muscles. Stand with your hands on your hips, legs apart, and knees slightly bent. Keeping your upper back straight, bend forward slowly. You should feel a slight pull below your buttocks. Bend a total of 10 times.

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Upper Body Bends

Upper-body-bends exercise

This exercise strengthens your back and torso muscles.

  • Stand with your hands on your hips, legs apart, and knees slightly bent.
  • Keeping your upper back straight, bend forward slowly. You should feel a slight pull below your buttocks.
  • Bend a total of 10 times.

Current as ofMay 29, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Adam Husney MDKathleen Romito MD

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