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The Stronger Fitter Piper #2: Lower Back (HD Video)

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In this Stronger Fitter Piper episode, Trainer John focuses on low back health and flexibility. Playing the pipes tends to pull us into a forward posture, so he offers a couple of simple stretches aimed at keeping the back strong and flexible for piping and everyday life.

The "good morning stretch" combines a big breath, a full reach and roll-down, and a controlled exhale back up. Done for five reps morning and night, it's a simple way to work spinal flexibility while breathing along with the movement.

The "cat and camel" stretch, borrowed from yoga, loosens the back on hands and knees. Arching the back and tucking the hips one way, then rocking the hips out the other way, gives the spine a gentle, repeatable range-of-motion stretch.

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The Stronger Fitter Piper #2: Lower Back (HD Video)

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