Videos » Core Exercises » Finding Neutral

Instructions

• Get into an all fours position
• Your arms should be directly under you with your palms flat on the floor
• Your knees should be shoulder width apart and directly under your hip
• Take your lower back to the extremes of flexion and extension
• With the aid of a mirror find the midpoint of the extremes of movement – this is neutral
• Now you have the neutral position, switch on your core stability muscles
• This exercise can also be used to mobilise the lower back

Note

• Consult a medical professional before performing this exercise