PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Prone Press-up (Full)

Lower Back
Intermediate
Mat
2 sets of 10
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Lie face down. Hands under shoulders.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Lie face down. Hands under shoulders.
  2. 2
    Press up, extending the arms and lifting the chest.
  3. 3
    Keep the hips on the floor. Hold 2 sec. Lower.
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Do
  • Hips grounded
Don't
  • Stop if leg pain worsens
Clinically used for
Lower Back PainSciatica

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