needs to strengthen back....what exercises can I do???

[dragtown]

Hi, guys! I recently went to see an orthopedic cause I have scoliosis. Anyway, he advised me that it would be really helpful if I truly strengthen my back in order to prevent further progression of the curvature. I particularly need to strengthen the middle back.....and of course the other parts.

So can you guys give me some safe and good exercises for these parts. I know bb row is good, but I'm trying to limit myself from doing it......might be too hard on my spine. Any exercises you guys can recommend? Thanks!

[Melkor]

DB rows, deadlifts, pullups (weighted if possible), BB rows, tbar rows, rack pulls. There are tons of exercises you can do to strengthen your back.

[TRICK D]

To do middle back i suggest seated cable rows on the machine... that should strengthen the middle of the back well...

My back workout this cycle is

Lat pull downs
Seated Cable Rows
Barbell rows
Pull ups
and a lowerback exercise I have no idea what it is called...

I do deadlifts with legs...

[Stagger]

Be very careful with deadlifts. Start out light and practice form. I think pullups are a great choice as it's pretty much impossible to injure yourself even with bad form. Add that to rows and some practiced deadlifts and you'll have a strong back.

[Uber-neggR]

olympic lifts.

specifically power-snatches. IMO.

[DieselWeasel]

Originally posted by dragtown
Hi, guys! I recently went to see an orthopedic cause I have scoliosis. Anyway, he advised me that it would be really helpful if I truly strengthen my back in order to prevent further progression of the curvature. I particularly need to strengthen the middle back.....and of course the other parts.

So can you guys give me some safe and good exercises for these parts. I know bb row is good, but I'm trying to limit myself from doing it......might be too hard on my spine. Any exercises you guys can recommend? Thanks!

Deadlifts and Weighted Pull-Ups are the answer.

[dragtown]

thanks guys!

I'm currently doing,

bb row
chins
cable rows
lat pulldown

do you guys think this good enough??

I know people here don't advocate behind the back pulldowns, but I can really feel my middle back with this exercise. Do you think this is good enough reason for me to include it? I don't go really heavy...I try concentrate on just using my back and the bis.

Thanks!

[eyeofthetiger]

try doing some hyper extensions and some deadlifts just so you can strengthen your lower back also, your routine seems mostly centered around your upper back region.

[ozza]

If you are worred about your spine doing BB rows, you might be lucky enough to have a prone row bench which you can lie on, or lean against to support your spine, but with good form, BB Bent-Overs should help to strengthen your back a lot, as well as working the muscles that will stabilise your torso.

[HitManSE]

Reverse Hyperextensions.

[dragtown]

Originally posted by eyeofthetiger
try doing some hyper extensions and some deadlifts just so you can strengthen your lower back also, your routine seems mostly centered around your upper back region.

I actually do deadlifts during my leg days....

[dragtown]

if I lean or lie on a bench and do DB rows, would that be a good exercise?

[HitManSE]

Originally posted by dragtown
if I lean or lie on a bench and do DB rows, would that be a good exercise?

That movment is more aimed for your lats. Its not really a bad movment, but not exactly what your asking. You want your LOWER back to be strong as hell. See my previous post. Normal Hyperextensions, and Deadlifts will also get your lower back stonger but only with proper form. Work your abs as well, they stabilize your lower back.

[Eric_FXST]

Originally posted by dragtown
if I lean or lie on a bench and do DB rows, would that be a good exercise?

Should be fine. Lieing on a bench should actually take some of the stress off your spine while performing rows.
Do you have a machine for doing hyperextensions? That would be the best to start off with your lower back. Then you could progress to deadlifts.
Just remember, if and when you do deads, start very low for several weeks. No reason to push the weight immediately.

[Eric_FXST]

Originally posted by HitManSE
Work your abs as well, they stabilize your lower back.

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[dragtown]

Originally posted by Eric_FXST
Should be fine. Lieing on a bench should actually take some of the stress off your spine while performing rows.
Do you have a machine for doing hyperextensions? That would be the best to start off with your lower back. Then you could progress to deadlifts.
Just remember, if and when you do deads, start very low for several weeks. No reason to push the weight immediately.

No, unfortunately my gym doesn't have an hyperextension machine. Should I really do hyperextensions? I already do deadlifts during leg days, and I'm slowly getting stronger with it... I've just added 10 lbs in 2 weeks to my deadlift.