9 Minute Ab Workout for Lower Back Pain, Beginner & Injury Friendly, Core Stability Focus

This quick 9-minute ab workout is designed specifically for those dealing with lower back pain or discomfort. This beginner-friendly routine features gentle, yet effective exercises that focus on activating your abdominal muscles without aggravating back pain. Whether you're a beginner or dealing with back pain, these exercises will help you strengthen your core and support your spine.

In this video, I'll guide you through 4 carefully selected exercises:

1) Supine Breathing in Neutral - Start by warming up your body and creating a strong mind-to-muscle connection. This exercise helps you prepare for the workout by focusing on your breathing and core engagement.

2) Supine Pelvic Tilts - Re-educate your body to feel your core muscles engage before moving your pelvis. This gentle exercise is excellent for activating your core without straining your back.

3) Alternating Leg Lifts - Step up the challenge with leg lifts while maintaining core engagement. This exercise adds a bit of difficulty but the focus on breath and core connection is still gentle enough to avoid back pain.

4) Side-Lying Oblique Lifts - Engage the sides of your body that run parallel to your spine, providing additional support and stability to your back.

Remember to listen to your body and modify any exercise as needed.