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General Fitness & Exercise
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Abs exercises -- lower back pain

glenn_gould
glenn_gould
Posts: 4
Joined: 2002/09/28
Canada
2002/11/18, 07:18 PM
Hi there,

When I do my abs exercises -- crunches and seated leg tucks -- my lower back starts hurting after a few reps. My trunk also kind of quivers and shakes when I contract during crunches. What could be the problem here? Are these just symptoms of weakness and hence will subside once I start doing these exercises more regularly?

Thanks a lot in advance.
Philia2
Philia2
Posts: 4,078
Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/11/19, 01:42 AM
You need to push your lower back against the floor, never arche your back!

Try to concentrate about what I said, and tell me if it still hurts..........

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