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5 Bodyweight Exercises That Will Re-Align Your Back

Find balance and strength without going to see a specialist!

David Liira, Kin.
6 min readJan 18, 2025
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While it’s not always possible to restructure the shape of your spine through movement, you can always optimize function. As a kinesiologist and trainer, many of the clients I work with get too caught up in trying to look 100% symetrical instead of working on functional strength and endurance. Ironically, it’s the functional work that will go much further when it comes to injury prevention and pain management down the road.

If you’re looking to build a back that will serve you day in and day out, it’s time to try the exercises below. The secret in their magic lies in the balance between mobility and stability requirements that optimize your trunk and back tissues for better control. If you’re consistent with this routine, you’ll set yourself up for less pain and more function in no time. If you’re ready to take your mobility and strength training to the next level and reap all of its great rewards, read on!

Let’s jump right into it.

The Movements You Ned for a Healthier Back

Before we get into any exercise and cues, I want to be clear that although these movements are quite simple, they still come with risks. If you have a…

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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