Need Exercises To Strengthen Weak Lower Back!!!

[afreeman16]

I am 37 and in the worst shape of my life. Between suffering from a weak lower back all my life and being a very busy mom, wife, teacher, and coach, my body has morphed into something I am so unhappy with.

I know how to be healthy, but I am not doing it! My back gives me so much trouble that when I try to begin a workout routine, I hurt myself.

I need specific exercises to strengthen my lower back so I can get on the road to healthy living again.

[Mindi912]

I am 37 and in the worst shape of my life. Between suffering from a weak lower back all my life and being a very busy mom, wife, teacher, and coach, my body has morphed into something I am so unhappy with.

I know how to be healthy, but I am not doing it! My back gives me so much trouble that when I try to begin a workout routine, I hurt myself.

I need specific exercises to strengthen my lower back so I can get on the road to healthy living again.

If you keep hurting yourself then I would suggest you perhaps train with a PT in order for them to watch what you are doing and to watch your form.

They can help you strengthen your back at the same time.

If you aren't going down this route then I suggest you perform each exercise carefully and with a light weight to being with.

Good Mornings
Hyperextensions

[hazard52003]

weighted hyper extensions is where the foundation of my lower back strength came from.

[afreeman16]

OKay, how do I do those correctly and where can I find photos/video of correct form?
What about an exercise ball?

[Mindi912]

What about an exercise ball?

To do what with?

[Mindi912]

Good Mornings

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...odMorning.html

HyperExtensions

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...extension.html

[afreeman16]

I don't know - my chiropractor said using one would help, but didn't give me any specific exercises and I haven't had much luck finding any.

[dn27]

ATG squats.

[Mindi912]

I don't know - my chiropractor said using one would help, but didn't give me any specific exercises and I haven't had much luck finding any.

I would ask him/her what they were talking about - unless they meant using the ball to do hyper extensions but I find it a real pain in the ass to do.

[IronAbrams]

Do you know exactly what your lower back injuries are or has it just been general back pain for years?

[afreeman16]

lower back problems run in my family. no diagnosis; probably just years of abuse playing sports when i was younger. my weight is not helping right now. i'm just really frustrated with the whole situation.

[funkymonk420]

start doing HIIT and exercising some dietary control in order to lose some fat and take stress off your lower back. also do the exercises suggested in the thread (Mindi has the big ones covered, and was right about getting a personal trainer or some other knowledgable person to check your form). the only other exercise i would add is deadlifts, starting with light weight.

[UTMatt]

I am 37 and in the worst shape of my life. Between suffering from a weak lower back all my life and being a very busy mom, wife, teacher, and coach, my body has morphed into something I am so unhappy with.

I know how to be healthy, but I am not doing it! My back gives me so much trouble that when I try to begin a workout routine, I hurt myself.

I need specific exercises to strengthen my lower back so I can get on the road to healthy living again.

First, go to a doctor to see what's wrong so you don't further injure yourself...

Exercises- Deadlift, Back extension, goodmornings, squats, clean&press, running, other normal core work...

[Majestyc]

Weighted Hyperextensions will isolate and strengthen your lower back.

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...extension.html