Nearly everyone will experience some form of back pain in his or her lifetime. The low back is the area behind the belly from the rib cage to the pelvis and is also called the lumbar region. Back pain is a major cause of missed work. Low back pain usually resolves on its own and i...
Nearly everyone will experience some form of back pain in his or her lifetime. The low back is the area behind the belly from the rib cage to the pelvis and is also called the lumbar region. Back pain is a major cause of missed work. Low back pain usually resolves on its own and i...
Mobility: Back squats can improve your hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder mobility as you lower and rise from the squat, says Dinkins. What’s more, by deepening your range of motion you’ll be able to improve your squat and increase the amount of weight you’re able to lift, so it’s...
You see, your low back needs to be strong for lifting heavier weights, but it will never be strong enough unless it gets help from your gluteal muscles. If the glutes and low back aren’t working together, you’re going to find that lower back pain will set in at some point down the...
Stuart’s take on squats and deadlifting: potential risks, alternatives, and importance of correct movement patterns [1:19:30]; Helping patients with psychological trauma from lower back pain by empowering them with the understanding of the mechanical aspects of their pain [1:30:00]; ...
Poor Strength Training Technique:If you incorporate strength training into your routine (as you should), improper form, especially with exercises like squats or deadlifts, can strain the lower back. Can Running Hurt Your Back? Sometimes, but probably not in the way you’re thinking. Running hig...
Why it rocks:“This is a power move that targets not only the glutes and quads, but the inner thighs as well, and strengthening the inner thighs will help you avoid chronic back pain,” says Kirner. As an added bonus since sumo squats work your adductors, you'll build strength around ...
Sometimes, like if you're dealing with pain or injury, you need to take a step back from knee-dominant lower-body pushing exercises like squats, lunges and split squats. In these situations, you can still train your lower body and core using exercises that primarily target your glutes, hips...
Helps alleviate lower back pain. Improves hip mobility and stability. Pro Tip:Drive through your heels to maximize glute activation and avoid overextending your lower back at the movement’s top. 7. Bulgarian Split Squats Most athletes have a love-hate relationship with theBulgarian split squats....
Low-bar squats deliver more posterior chain recruitment. Your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back will be activated more than with other squat variations. Low-Bar Squat Variations If you want to give your shoulders a break, or want to attack the squat from another angle, here are some variatio...