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My lower back muscles are a source of discomfort and, particularly during exercise, pain. I'm aware that strengthening my back and abs would help this... but I have trouble even DOING that. I've started doing stretches and am trying to keep better posture, but I've only started recently. When I try to do exercises that would help my back, simple things like sit-ups or planks, my back craps out really quickly. I can get about five sit-ups before my lower back muscles start to ache.

Is there anything I can do now, or am I just expecting results too quickly? If I just continue to stretch consistently will my back strengthen to the point that I can DO these exercises, or are there exercises that will put less strain on my back that I can do now?
>> Anonymous
>>65129
how do you now it's muscles and not the disks?
>> Anonymous
This doesn't sound like the natural aches and soreness that accompanies exercise. Have you thought about going to a doctor?
>> Anonymous
chiropractic doctor, or masseuse, or something like that
>> Anonymous
do some light weight deadlifts
>> Anonymous
>>65134
Agreed, go get checked out, a buddy of mine has herniated disks and it sounds like this might be similar.
>> Anonymous
go to a doctor before you start any exercise routine, if you have a slipped disc then you could be fucking your back up even more by exercising.
>> Anonymous
hmm... your back shouldn't hurt while doing sit-ups. Sit-ups are for hip-flexors, the abs only have an isometric hold and the back only a bit of a counter-balance to the abs.
Planks can be a bit stressful on the back, especially for a novice-level. I suggest AGAINST deadlifts, these are very stressful on your body and more of an advanced workout technique. Perhaps you should try laying on your stomache, 10-12 reps of back extensions. You'd hold the extension for 3 seconds, and do about 3 sets. If it's too hard you can even use your arms to prop yourself up a bit. You should also substitute crunches for your sit-ups.
Once back-extensions get too easy, you can start doing them while holding up opposite arm/legs. Strengthening your quads/hamstrings is also a great idea, both these muscle groups will help your posture. Leg press, hamstring curls are pretty common exercise machines. Try to do them laying down or with your back supported, avoid squats or anything that would put your back in a stressful position. Hope this helps.