![]() ![]() ![]() Here’s what you need to know about the different muscles in your back and the best exercises for keeping your back strong and stable. Josh Clay, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and Fitness Programming Specialist at Tonal, says exercising the back is essential for “building connective tissue that can tolerate the demands of everyday life, and the demands of whatever your goals are.” This makes you more resilient against injury in daily movements or your workouts. While back pain has many causes, including injuries, limited mobility, and weak core or glute muscles, taking the time to focus on your back muscles adds a layer of durability to your body. With up to 80 percent of adults experiencing back pain at some point in their lives, it’s never too early to start strengthening your back muscles. “Without awareness of the muscles in your back and how to use them, you may be putting yourself at risk of overcompensating with other areas of your body or muscle atrophy, which causes pain,” says Kristina Centenari, a Tonal coach and certified personal trainer. But failing to activate these muscles can lead to imbalances in our training-and in our bodies. It’s also difficult to engage the muscles we can’t see, so it’s common to lack an awareness of how our back muscles move through space. In today’s world, most of our daily movements-hunching over phones and computers, lounging on the couch, and slouching as we drive-put us in positions that can weaken our back muscles. Try these moves and workouts to give your back muscles some much-needed attention. ![]()
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