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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6
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Lower Back QUESTION
Hi peeps,
I have a quick question on training the lower back. At the moment I just work my lower back muscles as a side effect of squating and performing deadlift. I can't help noticeing all of those lower back machines in the gym though. You know, the ones where you lie face down and extend your back upwards. Is it a good idea to isolate the lower back muscles in this way or just to leave them to get worked as a part of other compound movements? BillKS http://www.makemuscle.net |
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Fueled by Testosterone
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 15,405
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Rollerblader
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Escondido
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Your back is worked out as a main effect of dead lifting not a side effect.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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Some more direct isotonic work isn't a bad idea in my opinion, especially because a lot of the exercises often involve hip extension too, which is sorely needed in many people's programs. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 124
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so CowPimp, what IS the ideal way to build and strengthen the lower back/ erectors if they are being use mostly like the abs in heavy lifts? I know that the larger back muscles take most of the burden in a lot of these exercises, and, now with my gymnastics interest, very much wish to really strengthen and build my erectors!
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Fueled by Testosterone
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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If you want to supplement with exercises like hyperextensions, reverse hyperextensions, or whatever, then that's fine. |
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