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Low back pain with ab wheel
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:00 am
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:00 am
I get pretty bad low back pain with the ab roller. Anybody have this problem? I’m sure it’s something wrong I’m doing with my form but I can’t figure out what it is and I don’t see much info online.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 9:37 am to LSUTigersVCURams
Wrong form. You want to focus on your core and squeeze your glutes. Keep your back in neutral alignment and don't extend past the point of where your back comes out of alignment.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 10:07 am to LSUTigersVCURams
I started shortening my range on motion (not extending as far) so that I can stay in a hollow position. I think a lot of people overextend at the end range and their low back goes into extension. Not saying this is the cause, but maybe give it shot. Try shortening the range, but keeping your low back in slight flexion with your abs turned on throughout the whole movement. You can think about pulling your ribcage down a little, like your bracing to get punched in the gut - maintain that position throughout.
Posted on 9/29/20 at 11:21 am to LSUTigersVCURams
tuck your tailbone
Posted on 9/29/20 at 11:34 am to Yeti_Chaser
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tuck your tailbone
That’s the cue. It should almost feel as if you’re hunching your back before you start ... which is odd in weight training.
Posted on 9/30/20 at 2:30 pm to AyyyBaw
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started shortening my range on motion (not extending as far) so that I can stay in a hollow position. I think a lot of people overextend at the end range and their low back goes into extension.
This is the answer. It is more than likely your Lumbar region is going into excessive extension. So shortening your range of motion would help. A good exercise to master would be Hollow Body's. If you can maintain that hollow position or pelvic tuck, you will be able to be more efficient with any core excercises that call for elongating your frame.
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