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#fitness

betelgeza7

3 months ago

Back vs abs

I have a problem when it comes to abs exercises. I often feel like I'm using my back instead of my core to - for example - rise my legs (while laying down) or sth. And then my back hurts 😥 Any advice what can I do to ,,use" my core muscles more?

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vonnie

3 months ago

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Some people put their hands under their bum but you can and should squeeze your glutes too to stabilize your lower spine. (edited)

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betelgeza7

3 months ago

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vonnie

3 months ago

Some people put their hands under their bum but you can and should squeeze your glutes too to stabilize your lower spine. (edited)

I'll try it! 😄

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livvv

3 months ago

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someone told me once to engage your core squeeze your stomach like your about to laugh hah it worked

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betelgeza7

3 months ago

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livvv

3 months ago

someone told me once to engage your core squeeze your stomach like your about to laugh hah it worked

Sounds like it can work hahah! Thanks!

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lberandroth

3 months ago

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Know the problem. When i do exercises where i lay on my back i place my hands under my ass. It helps me to use my abs and to relieve the pressure of my lower back. Maybe it will help you to :) Of course it works just by exercises you don't use your arms

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betelgeza7

3 months ago

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lberandroth

3 months ago

Know the problem. When i do exercises where i lay on my back i place my hands under my ass. It helps me to use my abs and to relieve the pressure of my lower back. Maybe it will help you to :) Of course it works just by exercises you don't use your arms

Thank You! 🙏

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daryadarya

3 months ago

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I had the same problem and my solution was: doing the exercise slowly, so I could feel every muscle I use. It might help you to start feeling your core ♥️

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