Back Press
This exercise strengthens your trunk and thighs, helping you maintain a healthy lower back posture during your pregnancy.
- Place your feet 25 to 30 centimetres (10 to 12 inches) from the wall.
- Rest your back flat against the wall and slide down the wall until your knees are slightly bent.
- Press your lower back against the wall by pulling in your stomach muscles.
- Hold for 6 seconds, and then relax your stomach muscles and slide back up the wall.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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