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Yoga 11Yoga for Cyclists, part 11: Lower back
When you cycle, the posture you take over the bars pulls in and tightens the abdominals (even if it doesn't actually strengthen them!), but you never do the reverse movement, stretching out the back.
Road.cc's resident yoga expert Karen Burt shows you how to activate the muscles that run up the outside of the spine - and rest easy - this is exercise you can do lying down!
Last week we looked at the role of the trunk in Yoga for Cyclists part 10, and we'd urge you to do the two sets of exercises in tandem. Of course, the way we've arranged these videos means you can make your own compilation of exercises to give you a home workout that provides exactly the kind of benefits you personally need.
Here's how to open out and relax your back, to get the most out of your training:
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Boardman is brilliant at getting the point over. It's all about presentation and showing the benefits to all.
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There is no way on that terrain the wheels would clog up.
No. But do you think Trump is? 🤡💩🤣
Was a stocking-filler type thing but always handy - reflective spoke straws. (They're not reflecting as I turned the flash off.)
Dont forget Linford Christie
I'm confused. What base layer isn't damp after a warm effort - it's the purpose of their entire existence. Wringing wet I might agree with. ...
Don't open at Edinburgh Fringe with that one.