Lower back during ab exercises.
Lower back during ab exercises.
During any ab exercise, no matter how I do it (machine, sit ups, leg ups, crunches) end up in my lower back burning. I will do say, 30 leg ups and it will feel good, and I will feel the burn in my abs, then during the last 5 or so, my lower back starts burning, and then I no longer have any burning feeling in my abs.
Is this terribly bad, or is it my lower back muscles being worked?
I normally only do like one set every time I try to do my abs, in fear that it is hurting my back, then I try again a day or two later.
It sounds like your lower back is weaker then your abs.
Is this the same kind of burning your would get if you where doing dumbbell bicep curls and your forearm starting burning? This is another example of the weaker body part giving out first. It's not a bad thing. This tells you what you need to pay more attention to.
During any ab exercise, no matter how I do it (machine, sit ups, leg ups, crunches) end up in my lower back burning. I will do say, 30 leg ups and it will feel good, and I will feel the burn in my abs, then during the last 5 or so, my lower back starts burning, and then I no longer have any burning feeling in my abs.
Is this terribly bad, or is it my lower back muscles being worked?
I normally only do like one set every time I try to do my abs, in fear that it is hurting my back, then I try again a day or two later. you need to strengthen your lower back muscles. heavy deadlifts (with good form) is key. also,,,,squats and hyperextensions. if your worried about hurting your back start with light weights until you feel comfortable with your form. then go heavy. its amazing how much stronger and pain free my lower back became after doing heavy deads . theyre a beautiful exercise when performed properly
It sounds like your lower back is weaker then your abs.
Is this the same kind of burning your would get if you where doing dumbbell bicep curls and your forearm starting burning? This is another example of the weaker body part giving out first. It's not a bad thing. This tells you what you need to pay more attention to. Joe, I always experience this burning in my forearm, and it's very frustrating because it hits just when my bicep starts to burn.
also try doing crunches on a swiss ball see if that makes a diff..
def do some lower back stuff too as suggested
hyperextensions
)
i would do less reps and more weight. imo abs arent much different from any other body part and should be treated the same. you are using added resistance and not merely body weight to work your abs, right?
Good mornings work both abs and lower back at same time. Start with light weight first.
also try doing crunches on a swiss ball see if that makes a diff. Agree. When I started working out seriously after a prolonged break, I found that my lower back was much weaker than I thought. My personal trainer started me doing crunches on an exercise ball (or as Dwight would say, "fitness orb"). Depending on where the ball was positioned on my lower back, the pain/burning would be different. Eventually I found a position that allowed me to really work my abs hard, but didn't hurt my lower back.
I'd also suggest doing planks. You basically lie face-down on the floor, but holding yourself up on your toes and elbows. Hold this position for as long as you can.
But ultimately, as my workouts became more consistent, my back pain during ab exercises began to fade. Stick with it, just be very careful about form.
All of our muscles operate in opposing pairs and the lower back is the opposite to the abs.
If your back starts burning before you can get a good burn on your abs it just means you need to strengthen your back a bit more.
Exercises like squats, deadlifts and good mornings will help strengthen your back AND work the abs at the same time. To hit your abs while doing these exercises, you just tighten the abs while lifting, even suck in your stomach and hold it (ie:stomach vacuum) while doing the lifts too. Over time you will strengthen everything.
Keep doing your regular ab exercises too though. The only way to get through it and make things stronger is to keep doing it and force the body to adapt.
Joe, I always experience this burning in my forearm, and it's very frustrating because it hits just when my bicep starts to burn.
Yeah, it takes time for all around strength. Quit wearing wrist straps (if you use them). Hold on with your bare hands during all workouts and it will help bring your hand and forearm strength up. I can usually tell by a handshake if a guy wears workout gloves or wrist straps.
you need to strengthen your lower back muscles. heavy deadlifts (with good form) is key. also,,,,squats and hyperextensions. if your worried about hurting your back start with light weights until you feel comfortable with your form. then go heavy. its amazing how much stronger and pain free my lower back became after doing heavy deads . theyre a beautiful exercise when performed properly I have to agree deadlifts = amazing. I generally do stiff-legged deadlifts on the cable machine - great place to start out and tone those muscles. My posture has improved greatly after bringing those into my workout.
Hyperextensions, I agree, very good.
Try out the squats on the Smith Machine to get your form down :). Squats are my favorite exercise - help with strength, power, posture, and working a variety of muscles.
During any ab exercise, no matter how I do it (machine, sit ups, leg ups, crunches) end up in my lower back burning. I will do say, 30 leg ups and it will feel good, and I will feel the burn in my abs, then during the last 5 or so, my lower back starts burning, and then I no longer have any burning feeling in my abs.
Is this terribly bad, or is it my lower back muscles being worked?
I normally only do like one set every time I try to do my abs, in fear that it is hurting my back, then I try again a day or two later.
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It sounds like your lower back is weaker then your abs.
Is this the same kind of burning your would get if you where doing dumbbell bicep curls and your forearm starting burning? This is another example of the weaker body part giving out first. It's not a bad thing. This tells you what you need to pay more attention to.
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During any ab exercise, no matter how I do it (machine, sit ups, leg ups, crunches) end up in my lower back burning. I will do say, 30 leg ups and it will feel good, and I will feel the burn in my abs, then during the last 5 or so, my lower back starts burning, and then I no longer have any burning feeling in my abs.
Is this terribly bad, or is it my lower back muscles being worked?
I normally only do like one set every time I try to do my abs, in fear that it is hurting my back, then I try again a day or two later. you need to strengthen your lower back muscles. heavy deadlifts (with good form) is key. also,,,,squats and hyperextensions. if your worried about hurting your back start with light weights until you feel comfortable with your form. then go heavy. its amazing how much stronger and pain free my lower back became after doing heavy deads . theyre a beautiful exercise when performed properly
Answer:
It sounds like your lower back is weaker then your abs.
Is this the same kind of burning your would get if you where doing dumbbell bicep curls and your forearm starting burning? This is another example of the weaker body part giving out first. It's not a bad thing. This tells you what you need to pay more attention to. Joe, I always experience this burning in my forearm, and it's very frustrating because it hits just when my bicep starts to burn.
Answer:
also try doing crunches on a swiss ball see if that makes a diff..
def do some lower back stuff too as suggested
Answer:
hyperextensions
)
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i would do less reps and more weight. imo abs arent much different from any other body part and should be treated the same. you are using added resistance and not merely body weight to work your abs, right?
Answer:
Good mornings work both abs and lower back at same time. Start with light weight first.
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also try doing crunches on a swiss ball see if that makes a diff. Agree. When I started working out seriously after a prolonged break, I found that my lower back was much weaker than I thought. My personal trainer started me doing crunches on an exercise ball (or as Dwight would say, "fitness orb"). Depending on where the ball was positioned on my lower back, the pain/burning would be different. Eventually I found a position that allowed me to really work my abs hard, but didn't hurt my lower back.
I'd also suggest doing planks. You basically lie face-down on the floor, but holding yourself up on your toes and elbows. Hold this position for as long as you can.
But ultimately, as my workouts became more consistent, my back pain during ab exercises began to fade. Stick with it, just be very careful about form.
Answer:
All of our muscles operate in opposing pairs and the lower back is the opposite to the abs.
If your back starts burning before you can get a good burn on your abs it just means you need to strengthen your back a bit more.
Exercises like squats, deadlifts and good mornings will help strengthen your back AND work the abs at the same time. To hit your abs while doing these exercises, you just tighten the abs while lifting, even suck in your stomach and hold it (ie:stomach vacuum) while doing the lifts too. Over time you will strengthen everything.
Keep doing your regular ab exercises too though. The only way to get through it and make things stronger is to keep doing it and force the body to adapt.
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Joe, I always experience this burning in my forearm, and it's very frustrating because it hits just when my bicep starts to burn.
Yeah, it takes time for all around strength. Quit wearing wrist straps (if you use them). Hold on with your bare hands during all workouts and it will help bring your hand and forearm strength up. I can usually tell by a handshake if a guy wears workout gloves or wrist straps.
Answer:
you need to strengthen your lower back muscles. heavy deadlifts (with good form) is key. also,,,,squats and hyperextensions. if your worried about hurting your back start with light weights until you feel comfortable with your form. then go heavy. its amazing how much stronger and pain free my lower back became after doing heavy deads . theyre a beautiful exercise when performed properly I have to agree deadlifts = amazing. I generally do stiff-legged deadlifts on the cable machine - great place to start out and tone those muscles. My posture has improved greatly after bringing those into my workout.
Hyperextensions, I agree, very good.
Try out the squats on the Smith Machine to get your form down :). Squats are my favorite exercise - help with strength, power, posture, and working a variety of muscles.