Safety first! Read safety basics here It’s a good idea to practise ab curls first, as the movements here all involve starting with an ab curl. And some people should definitely not be doing lying obliques work — see below What it’s good for Strengthening the abdominal muscles that we use for side-bending and twisting around. Everyday benefits include: reaching to the opposite sides or around your body, for washing,... 'All exercises'
Obliques strengtheners, lying
Safety first! Read safety basics here It’s a good idea to practise ab curls first, as the movements here all involve starting with an ab curl. And some people should definitely not be doing lying obliques work — see below What it’s good for Strengthening the abdominal muscles that we use for side-bending and twisting around. Everyday benefits include: reaching to the opposite sides or around your body, for washing,... Ab curls
For strengthening the long abdominal muscle which we use for leaning and bending forwards. Everyday benefits include bending down to tie shoelaces; being able to reach forwards for something safely, without toppling forwards or losing balance... Ankle loosening and conditioning
To reduces stiffness, swelling and tightness in ankles; to make them more flexible and stronger. This is crucial for safe, comfortable walking with good balance... Arm raises, straight up (shoulder press)
To strengthen shoulder muscles and help to keep your shoulders flexible enough to reach your arms up. Everyday benefits include reaching to get thigs on and off high shelves; taking jumpers on and off; changing light bulbs; various DIY jobs; hanging curtains or shower curtains... Back strengthener 1: supported superman
To sart strengthening the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over... Back strengthener 2: ‘I surrender’
To strengthen the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over... Back strengthener 3: palms flat
To strengthen the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over... Back strengthener 4: hover
To strengthen the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over... Back strengthener 5: hands to head
To strengthen the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over...
Back strengthener 6: floating arms
To strengthen the long muscles of your back. This will help you to sit, stand and walk upright with good posture for longer without getting back ache or neck pain; reduce back and neck pain if you have arthritis or similar spinal problems; and helps you stay taller and look straighter, not hunched over...
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