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Coaches Corner: What are some good exercises that will strengthen the lower back?

Better then "Dear Abby" and more accurate than SELF magazine, welcome to Coaches Corner! Where we take questions from clients and fitness practitioners and apply both our knowledge and personal experience to answer your questions. There's a ton of information out there and it's easy to be mislead and overwhelmed. Let us help you break down misconceptions and clarify all your fitness uncertainties.

This week's question:  "What are some good exercises that will help strengthen the lower back?"

This is an excellent question and injuring the lower back is a concern for so many of our clients.  We asked Craig to answer this week's question.  Check out our website to read his answer which gives some great exercises you can do at home to strengthen the lower back.  www.wipfitness.com/blog

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