Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

The lower back is like the Grand Central Station of your body.

When we talk about the low back, were referring to muscles surrounding bottom section of the spinal column.

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But, just like in all the rest of your body, those muscles dont work independently.

And strength isnt the only piece of the puzzle.

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So, to both combat and prevent it, you want to train both mobility and strength.

This lower backfriendly HIIT workout from trainerCharlee Atkins, founder ofLe Sweat, does just that.

Two sets of three exercises each done twice through follow the warmup.

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Throughout it all, she includes mobility elements alongside muscle strengthening.

Thats a win-win in our book.

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