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Lower back discomfort when doing sit-ups

  • 28-04-2009 10:46PM
    #1
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 27,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    As in the title- I get lower back discomfort when doing sit-ups.. not pain or anything. I can just 'feel the burn' (hehe) there when doing sit-ups and sometimes weights. (I just do wee dumbbells, nothing strenuous..)
    Is this right or am I 'sitting up' wrong? :confused:


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  • #2
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    Caderyn wrote: »
    As in the title- I get lower back discomfort when doing sit-ups.. not pain or anything. I can just 'feel the burn' (hehe) there when doing sit-ups and sometimes weights. (I just do wee dumbbells, nothing strenuous..)
    Is this right or am I 'sitting up' wrong? :confused:

    thats the problem with situps, they put strain on the lower back. you could try hanging leg raises. do u train in a gym? squats and overhead press will help with your core. overhead squats are great for abs but will take a while to learn and to have enough flexibilty and stability to do them.


  • #3
    yeahyou1212
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭yeahyou1212


    there are excercises that don't stress the lower back, also try to strengthen your lower back


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