Not liking the first reference here from the "American Chiropractic Association."
why not?
Posture for a Healthy Back
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Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#72Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
what's a good exercise for targeting the back muscle group?
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#73Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
Thanks for saying this - another reminder to do more core (got down and planked). What exercises did you find most beneficial for strengthening? On a related note -- I periodically do stretches where I stand on one leg and roll my hip & waist out to the side extending it behind me -- that helps alleviate tension in the side. Similar - hanging on my forearms from chairs or those ab machines at the gym. Pain Free (a me…
I recommend yoga, and I'm surprised that no one else has done so yet ITT.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#74Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
what's a good exercise for targeting the back muscle group?
Deadlifts, as mentioned elsewhere in the thread.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#75Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
what's a good exercise for targeting the back muscle group?
Deadlifts and squats are great workouts for targeting a wide array of muscle groups, including back.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#76Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
what's a good exercise for targeting the back muscle group?
Squats and deadlifts (and similar compound exercises) are best for building back and core strength. Stretches, especially yoga, can help expand tight chest muscles.
Swimming is good for building endurance and working the whole body.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#77Something people underestimate (I think) is that having a correct posture requires having strong enough support muscles so that you can maintain said posture without getting tired, or even thinking about it. By far the biggest benefit of going to the gym has been that my core muscles got stronger, which in turn has cured all back pains I had.
what's a good exercise for targeting the back muscle group?
Note: Don't only work your back if you're asking as a beginner.
Deadlifts will work your entire core better than most other exercises. make sure you research correct form beforehand.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
#78Earlier quoted context omitted.
The same can be said about the squat, since you have to contract your core to maintain your spine in a correct position. Anecdotal data point: my lower back pain disappears when I squat regularly.
Anecdotal data point: I didn't have lower back pain until I started squatting heavily (I'm 25).
You're going to get muscle twinges as you get stronger. If it's disks, though, you either have an underlying issue or you're doing it wrong.
Re: Posture for a Healthy Back
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#80Earlier quoted context omitted.
Agree. I've started 8 months ago for http://stronglifts.com/ and it was the best decision I gave.
Yes this is (in my opinion) the best simple and comprehensive program for a beginner. For the tech-minded reading here, this is doubly so, as the app is really top notch, you can basically install it on your phone and just do exactly what it tells you to do and be in better shape quickly if you have the discipline to stick to it.
For the intermediate lifter on 5/3/1, I recommend Big Lifts Pro. Calculates all the percentages for you, and has a lot of the different 5/3/1 variations built in.