Rehabilitation Exercises >> Back & Spine: Level 3 Back Exercises >> Floppy fish (Arm and Leg extension- prone)

Floppy fish (Arm and Leg extension- prone)

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To strengthen back muscles.

Steps

1. Begin by lying face-down with your arms stretched out in front and legs straight.
2. Slowly raise left arm and right leg as high as is comfortably possible.
3. Hold for 5 seconds and slowly return to start.
4. Repeat 5-10 times.
5. Repeat with right arm and left leg.

Tips

• Do not rotate hips.