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Are lower back exercises dangerous??

jason_b Posts: 12 Joined: 2002/09/12	2002/12/22, 12:46 PM Hi everyone,I wanted to know if lower back exercises like Deadlifts,Good Mornings,Straight leg deadlifts etc..dangerous.Cause some people say it is not advicable since it may cause injuries to your spinal cord.If it is dangerous what other exercises can i follow to strenghten my lower back...Thanks guys!!!... ---------------------------- Anything is Possible!!
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/12/22, 01:16 PM well let me tell ya ..i did the good morning exercise in september and pinch nerves in my lower back and neck this is a very dangerous exercise please be careful..i still cant work out...
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/12/22, 02:45 PM They can be very dangerous, these type of exercises must be done correctly. If done correctly, they are also as good for you as they can be dangerous. I think, especially in my case I found, that I have a tendency to go extra heavy on everything I do. Therefore, I found that deadlifts and good mornings are not practical for me due to this. They are a great core exercise if you do them correctly. I have a tendency to throw caution to the wind, and this is not advisable with these exercises. So, in place of good mornings for example, I do hyper extensions, with weight, and don't seem to have missed a beat. Get to know your body, your mind, and do what makes sense to you. Be very careful with your lower back. Good luck. -------------- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/12/23, 11:05 AM Well I think that most if not all exercises are dangerous. if done with proper form deadlifts are a great wat to add over all strength and thickness to you back. But I would not do good mornings i think they are very dangerous. -------------- TO DEADLIFT, OR NOT TO DEADLIFT, THAT IS THE QUESTION!
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/12/23, 11:10 AM To add to the above, some exercises are better performed using light to moderate weights. Good mornings is one of those exercises. Also, don't go too heavy with deadlifts at least initially. Let your lower back adjust to the heavier weights. Good luck... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!