Back Pain, While Doing Crunches |
 Jul 23 2009, 12:46 PM
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I started working out a couple weeks ago with the Slim in 6 workout programs. In the videos, she has you do crunches. Everytime I try to do these I need to stop after 10 or so because my back starts hurting a bunch. I don't know whether it's because my form is wrong, or maybe it's just my back. I usually get back aches even when I don't work out. Sooo..Can anyone help me out? Maybe some alternative moves that aren't so hard on my back?
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Jul 25 2009, 07:04 PM
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 Vae Victis Group: Official Member Posts: 1,416 Joined: Sep 2006 Member No: 460,227 |
The trainer's crunches most likely suck, as is often the case. You should rise very slowly and with a straight back to eliminate the psoas (hip flexors) from tugging on your spine.
If your pain is chronic, you should get any book by Stuart McGill, professor of spine biomechanics at the University of Waterloo and probably the world's best authority on back afflictions. |
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nosylilme Back Pain Jul 23 2009, 12:46 PM
nosylilme I'll try that out tomorrow. And I'll look ... Jul 25 2009, 10:18 PM Reidar Check out this topic for some general tips, too. Jul 25 2009, 10:44 PM Gypsy Eyes One thing to make sure of is that you are keeping ... Aug 14 2009, 10:09 PM Reidar Yup, that's why sit-ups suck.
I did a video o... Aug 20 2009, 12:45 AM
drinksmokefuck should you keep your eyes focused on one thing dur... Aug 20 2009, 02:21 AM |
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