Guest guest Posted March 7, 2001 Report Share Posted March 7, 2001 Ahhhhh...There could be one of my problems. I am CONSTANTLY having to remind myself to hold in my tummy when I am lifting. Thanks for your insight once again. --- Tom Ockler PT wrote: > Whtzuuup Amber. > Lifting weights is a great way to strengthen your > msucles and maintain your metabolism. It is also > great for keeping your bone density and even adding > to it. It is also a very easy way to hurt your > back. Remember, > your spine has 4 natural curves and it is important > to maintain those curves whenever possible...even > when working out. So, keep an arch in your back > (like you are standing or sitting up as straight and > tall as you > can) then, and this is critical......hold your > stomach in like you are walking down the beach in > your new bikini. I even encourage people to take a > towel with them and make a lumbar roll to keep > behind you (in the > small of your back) for extra support while on the > weight machines. It also comes in handy for wiping > sweat off the machines ( yours and the last > person's) > Hope this helps.... > TKOPT > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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