15 Minutes To A Beautiful Back

These moves will turn your flip side into the sexy centre of attention and improve your posture...

A toned back isn’t just a must-have accessory when you’re rocking a backless dress – it can be one of your body’s most valuable assets.

“Your back is involved in everything you do, from running to lugging groceries, so strengthening it is crucial to improving fitness and preventing injury,” says trainer and fitness professional Lacey Stone.
“It’s also the key to better posture, which gives you a confident look no matter what you’re wearing.”

What’s more, working the muscles from your shoulders to hips can help ease (or stave off) back pain: a study found that adults with chronic backache felt significantly less pain after a 16-week strength-training programme.

Stone’s workout targets your entire upper and lower back, core, hips and glutes. Do it two or three times a week (three sets of each exercise, working up to 12 reps per set) to improve your posture, prevent aches and pains, and achieve a strong, defined rear view.