Standing Pelvic Tilt Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Erector Spinae
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Back
Primary Muscle
Erector Spinae
Intensity
low
Category
stretching
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
2
Alternate Names
Pelvic Tilt

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Standing Pelvic Tilt

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on your hips.
  3. Tilt your pelvis forward by contracting your abdominal muscles and pushing your hips forward.
  4. Then tilt it backward by loosening your abs and pushing your hips back.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Overarching the back instead of tilting the pelvis.
  • Holding the breath during the exercise.

Modifications

  • Perform seated if standing is uncomfortable.
  • Use a wall for support if necessary.

Tips

  • Keep your knees slightly bent throughout the movement.
  • Focus on tilting your pelvis forward and backward without arching your back.

Tags

back
stretching
erector spinae
flexibility
core
beginner