Welcome to the Lower Back Programme – Level 1
A calm, confident approach to building strength without flare-ups
Hi, I'm Sarah — a rehab-focused Personal Trainer, Sports Massage Therapist, and someone who understands how frustrating a sore, sensitive lower back can be. Whether it’s from daily life or exercise, recurring back pain has a way of knocking your confidence and making you second-guess your movements.
This programme was created for people just like you — not for pushing through pain, but for rebuilding trust in your body.
Over six weeks, we’ll focus on:
Activating and strengthening your glutes and core
Improving your mobility and control
Reducing the kind of compensation patterns that often lead to lower back flare-ups
And helping you feel more stable, strong, and capable
We go slow. We build smart. Every movement is chosen to support your body — not stress it.
🔧 What You’ll Need:
You don’t need much to get started, but these tools will help you get the most out of each session:
A long resistance band – red or yellow (light to medium)
A booty band (loop band for glute bridges, kickbacks etc.)
A yoga block (or sturdy cushion/book for support)
A pair of light dumbbells (optional – for added resistance later on)
Wall space and floor space (enough to lie down and stretch out)
🙌 What to Expect:
3 sessions per week — 45–60 minutes
Progressions that feel manageable, not overwhelming
Coaching cues to help you feel safe and supported in every movement
A gentle but effective build-up toward more strength, more confidence, and less sensitivity
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get started — one controlled, purposeful rep at a time.
Sarah x
A
Correct Glute Bridge
3 x 10 @ 0 kg
B
Lv 1 Bird Dog
2 x 6
C
Dead Bug Knees Bent
3 x 8
D
Seated Knee Lifts
3 x 10
E
Supine Knee Hugs
3 x 1:30
F
Segmented Cat Cow
2 x 8
A
Correct Glute Bridge
3 x 8 @ 3
B
Lv 1 Bird Dog
2 x 6 @ 0:02
C
Dead Bug Knees Bent
3 x 10
D
Wall Plank
3 x 20
E
Seated Piriformis Stretch
2 x 1:00
F
90/90 hip shifts
3 x 10
A
Correct Glute Bridge
3 x 12
B
Lv 1 Bird Dog
3 x 8
C
Seated Knee Lifts
3 x 10
D
Supine Knee Hugs
E
Segmented Cat Cow
3 x 10