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Achieve a well-defined, beautiful back by following this Pilates workout four times a week. In just a month, you will begin to notice a difference in how you look and feel. Get rid of those back aches and pains forever! Method 4 of 4: Forward Stretch 1 Prepare. This Pilates exercise will stretch out the zones you have worked in the previous exercises and is also great for strengthening your lower back. The breathing is the same as before, again in four breaths.
 2 Lift arms. As you inhale, lift up your arms until they are parallel to the floor, palms in.  3 Exhale. Contract your abdominals and simultaneously curve your entire back away from your arms, relaxing your neck.  4 Inhale deeply here. Draw the breath into the back of your rib cage, then exhale and reverse the movement, drawing your shoulders down to finish.  5 Repeat the same thing five times. Be sure not to change the height of the arms. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Strengthen Your Back with Pilates. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
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Exercise balls are a useful workout tool for core strengthening and to assist with balance exercises, such as pelvic thrusts. The ball can be difficult for beginners because it creates an unstable surface and forces you to use your muscles differently to maintain your balance. The best way to use an exercise ball as a beginner is to practice simple exercises. Method 1 of 5: General Tips 1 Select the correct size. Sit on the ball with both feet flat on the floor. Your knees should be bent at 90-degree angles.
 2 Find a suitable place to use the exercise ball. You should be in an open area and have plenty of space to move around. All sharp and heavy objects should be removed to minimize the potential for accidents  3 Brace the ball with rolled towels or a few pillows. Place the towels around the base of the ball to prevent it from rolling too much. When you get used to balancing on the ball, remove the towels. You can also ask a friend to hold the exercise ball for you until you get the hang of the exercise.  4 Pay attention to your breathing. You may find yourself holding your breath as you try to balance. Breathe normally during the exercise. Content provided by WikiHow, a wiki that is building the world's largest and highest quality how-to manual. Please edit this article content and find author credits at the original wikiHow article on How to Use an Exercise Ball for Beginners. Content on wikiHow can be shared under a Creative Commons License.
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