Since bowlers are especially prone to back problems, working to strengthen your back muscles should be an important part of your training routine. Here are five simple exercises that can help keep back pain away.

	Back Stretch
		Stand with your feet shoulder length apart, then place your hands on the small of your back. Bend back as far as you can, while keeping your knees straight, and hold that position for five seconds. Repeat five times.

	Partial Sit-Ups
		Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor. Raise only your head and shoulders off the floor, and hold this position for ten seconds. Slowly lower your head and shoulders back to the floor. Repeat five times.

	Supine Leg Raises
		Lie on your back, then lift one leg off the ground two feet in the air. Hold this position for ten seconds. Repeat using the opposite leg. Repeat five times.

	Prone Leg Raises
		Life on your stomach, then lift one leg off the ground two feet in the air. Hold this position for ten seconds. Repeat using the opposite leg. Repeat five times.

	Wall Slides
		Stand with your back against a wall and your feet shoulder width apart. Bend your knees slowly, sliding your back down the wall for five seconds until your knees are bent at a 45-degree angle. Hold this position for five seconds. Straighten your knees for five seconds, sliding up the wall until your knees are straight. Repeat five times.