Aim

  • To strengthen your lower back and improve posture. This exercise is also performed to reduce and prevent lower back pain.
  • Equipment Required: A firm but not hard surface such as an exercise mat

Pelvic Tilt exercise suitable for during pregnancyTechnique

  1. Assume a position on your back, with your head rested comfortably, your knees bent at approximately right angles and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Exhale as you press the small of your lower back against the ground or floor
  3. Inhale as you relax your spine
  4. Repeat several times

Alternatives

  • This exercise can also be done while standing, with your back up against a wall