The Top 5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core to Prevent Low Back Pain

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Millions of Americans struggle with low back pain and it’s one of the top questions I get asked about. The problem of low back pain can usually be traced to not having a strong enough core. I’ve put together my top 5 exercises you can do to strengthen your core and lower back muscles to help prevent pain and injury.

1. Planks – the #1 core stabilization exercise

2. Cat and the Cow – Stretches the low back

3. V-ups – Strengthen the ab muscles

4. Swimmers – Stengthen the low back muscles

5. Rows – Strengthen the upper back muscles