Bird Dog pose strengthens the shoulders, core—abs, obliques and back, glutes and hamstrings and is highly effective for alleviating lower back pain.
CORE STRENGTHENERS
Core Strengtheners strengthen the abs, obliques and lower back. They are crucial for optimising performance, improving balance and body control and preventing lower back pain. You will find a number of core-strengthening sequences in the Strength series.
Boat pose is a challenging, core stabiliser that strengthens the deep abdominals, obliques, hip flexors and lower back, while improving your balance.
Fish pose opens up the chest, improves t-spine mobility, strengthens the abs and relieves pain in between the shoulder blades.
Locust pose activates and strengthens the posterior chain—to improve posture and alleviate lower back pain and pain in between the shoulder blades.
Plank strengthens the abs, obliques, lower back and shoulders and is key for alleviating lower back pain and improving posture.
Side Plank strengthens the wrists, shoulders, back, abs, obliques and glutes, and can help to alleviate lower back and shoulder pain.
Upward Facing Plank opens up the chest and strengthens the hands, wrists, shoulders and core. It's great for correcting poor posture.