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Need back strengthening exercises!
Would some of you experts please help me out? Every time I start an exercise program, it always puts such a strain on my back that the pain usually makes me abandon all efforts. My mom tells me that it's because of poor abdominal muscle tone. I'm sure. Can anyone hook me up with a low impact regimen that would target just the muscles in the back? I really feel that if I can conquer this obstacle, that I can move on with a more effective routine. Thanks!
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Re: Need back strengthening exercises!
Lie on the floor on your front. Place your hands behind your head and then lift your head up and your legs up as high as you can manage at the same time.
You will feel this at the base of your spine and is a great excercise.
I am afraid that is the only back one I know. But its a start Let me know how you get on.
Richsigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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Thanks, Richt. I just tried a few reps and I discovered two things...
1. My legs are really heavy
2. My carpet could use a steam cleaning
I will take it easy at first and see how my back handles the strain. I'll keep you posted on how it goes. My back problem has been my diet/exercise nemises for a really long time. Back pain = self pity/comfort food. I'm very determined to succeed this time!
Thanks again!Comment
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No problem. Btw, did you feel it pull your back at all? I hope so.
good lucksigpic260/215/180 Male - 36 y/o
It never ceases to amaze me of how easy and how effective this ***diet*** is!!
I have since re-gained a bit of weight, but that is soon to be coming off again!
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DO you have a Stability Ball if you can do you can use the stability ball to do Hyperextensions and Also to do Crunches. Back and Abs go hand in hand if one or the other is week you have back pain so if you can start doing exercises for Both it will help you out immencely.
Check these out Please
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Total weight lost 126 LBS
(HW 302) SW 285
200lbs 09-03-03
197lbs 09-03-09
194lbs 09-04-16
191lbs 09-04-19
189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)
I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!
BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLELink to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.comComment
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I second the motion that Sarah suggested .. the stability ball is AWESOME and it has helped me strengthen my core muscles!! You can do all sorts of great back and ab workouts with it. A GREAT INVESTMENT AND A MUST HAVE!
Betty
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Does anyone have a spare Stability ball or know a good place to find one at low cost? Seems like the next thing for me to try.
Maybe could work at the PC sitting on it instead of this office chair.
My back has been troubling me between the shoulder blades for 3 months day and night, and I'm sure it must be hindering my enthusiasm to exercise. Propbably from the chair.~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
.................
OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
sheeshComment
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Most discount stores sell them (Walmart, etc), but you can also find them at Sports Authority. They aren't expensive, but they are worth every cent!
Hope it helps your back!
Betty[/IMG]Comment
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In Canada at Walmart they are 8 dollars I love mine Worth EVEY Penny.
Sarahsigpic
Total weight lost 126 LBS
(HW 302) SW 285
200lbs 09-03-03
197lbs 09-03-09
194lbs 09-04-16
191lbs 09-04-19
189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)
I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!
BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLELink to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.comComment
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Wow, that's a lot less than I expected. Hope can get one this weekend!Thanks
~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
.................OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
sheeshComment
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YA at Walmart they are cheap anywhere elese ya go they are like 20 bucks up But, ya know the one I Got for 8 dollars has lasted 16 months of hevey duty Use and that's even when I was my heaviest bouncing on the bugger for leg workouts HE HE
Oh and sitting on the Ball instead of the chair is sooo great for your back and good for strengthening the core muscles and stability muscles While you are Posting you can Bounce on it or do some crunches.
Sarah
Sarahsigpic
Total weight lost 126 LBS
(HW 302) SW 285
200lbs 09-03-03
197lbs 09-03-09
194lbs 09-04-16
191lbs 09-04-19
189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)
I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!
BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLELink to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.comComment
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Is it best to get a ball with a handle? Just looked on Ebay and there's a variety but some don't look like they have one, and are cheaper.
Also, the sizes vary.
~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
.................OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
sheeshComment
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