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Question:
I've been training now for about 10 months, although I have increased in
mass I'm having problems trying to find an exercise for my stomach that
won't aggravate my back too much. Sit up's are out BIG TIME, straight leg
raising is out too, so now I'm in a bit of a pickle cause my upper body is
starting to take shape but my stomach is lacking. I need to try a high
impact exercise that won't put too much strain on my back.
And before anyone asks why I'm training with a back injury? - It has been
really beneficial to me as my posture is good and it helps prevent my back
from staying in constant spasm.
Answer:
1. If you are training through a back injury, your personal appearance
is the last thing you need to consider. In the last ten years I have
often said, that "I would gladly trade my body in for a 400lbs body with
severe acne that works." Constant pain can be very infuriating. You
need to concentrate on controlling the spasms and if there is swelling,
to get it to go down. These are very important. A rule of thumb I use,
is to gauge a workout by how I feel when I leave and the next day. If I
leave the gym feeling better than when I went in, and am not in undue
pain the next day, (not including plain old DOMS), I judge my workout
productive.
2. If you have a bulging disc, look up the MacKenzie method on the web.
It can work great for warming your body up for your workout.
3. A whirlpool after your workout can do wonders for controlling the
spasms.
4. Crunches are what you need for your abs. Lie on your back lift your
shoulders up without moving your lower back. The leg press will also
work your abs.
5. After 10 months, I hope you have seen a doctor. Physical Therapists
are wonderful for teaching you how to control pain and spasming. Find a
good one.
6. Squat or deadlift with a very light weight, or no weight at all. In
my humble opinion, nothing can cause relief for pain you feel deep in
you body like moving the body, especially your joints.
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