But one spot you want to be sure not to leave out?

The moves also work your core, which youll want to keep engaged while youre sitting for bettered posture.

Try these Pilates back exercises

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Wrap the band around the soles of your feet, and hold each end in your hands.

Pull your naval toward your spine and roll your shoulders back to ensure proper form.

Squeeze your elbows as you drive them all the way back into a row, pause, and release.

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Do 10 reps, and repeat for up to three sets.

Wide seated row:Seated in the same position, cross your band in front of you.

Keep your elbows upright, and pull your arms back into a wide row.

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Hold at the top, squeezing your muscles.

Do 10 reps, and repeat for up to three sets.

Roll down slowly, one vertebrae at a time until you are flat on the mat.

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Then roll back up slowly, using the strength from your abdominal wall to pull you.

Do 10 reps, and repeat for up to three sets.

Raise your leg to pull against the resistance band, then lower it down slowly.

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Keep your back straight and core engaged the entire time.

To modify, simply hold the plank.

Do 10 reps on your left side, then 10 on your right, and switch.

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