lower back

[DC Faith]

yesterday I did the instructioal 1-2 and am haveing some lower back pain. I did tuck as much as I could and when I thought about is almost the intire time .I s this normal also my spine seems a little sore

DC Faith

[monica213]

Hi DC,

Slow the movement down a bit and really focus on the tuck. You want to initiate it from the lower spine, press the lower back flat lift the ribs and keep the shoulders over the hips. Also on move such as TTT and Torso twist, make sure you do not untuck or drop the leading elbow. It most be atleast should high.

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[kazy]

Something else to note is that if you haven't exercised in a while, your body may react to it a bit negatively. I would always end up extremely sore or hurting myself, partly from not keeping form, but I also realized (thinking back and reflecting) it was also my body's way of revolting against exercising! LOL It took some time but the extreme soreness gave way to more flexibility.

ALWAYS remember that you can stop the tape and slow down the movements to your pace. Also, you can always do less reps. 8 is great but how great are they if you lose form? Sometimes only do 4 good ones and working your way to 8 good ones is better than 8 o.k. ones. Listen to your body and work from there! Good luck!


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[crimson_gray]

Fantastic advice as always![^] I'll add my 2 cents as well. Make sure that during "The Box" move you are not leaning back but just squeezing the elbows together when she says "now to the back for 4." It can look like she leans backwards but it's just arm/elbow movement that activates your back and stomach muscles.

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