Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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previous back injury precautions

agamble
agamble
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2003/10/19, 08:59 PM
Over the past 6 years I have had 3 surgeries to correct a herniated disc. My last surgery was about a year and a half ago. I have been working out for about 6 months and have been slowly trying to get strngth in my lower back. I have had good results so far. I am now on week 2 of the progressive gains program and am quite enthusiastic about it. My question is this-should I stay away from exercises like the squat and deadlift. If so can I still achieve similar results with other exercises
mikencharleston
mikencharleston
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2003/10/20, 02:06 PM
That ones pretty much your call since you're the only one that knows how strong your lower back and abs are. I had major disk surgery about 15 years ago and after some trial and error, pretty much eliminated dead lifts from my workouts. Squats can and should be a staple but you need to make sure your form is good whether you have back problems or not. I found it easier to really strengthen the ab area and the back seemed to follow along. :)
agamble
agamble
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2003/10/20, 05:40 PM
Thanks Mike I have read many of your comments and they are always helpful.