< strong>Horizontal rowing is an essential type of movement in our fitness training process. There are various variations (barbells, dumbbells, fixed equipment, cables, etc.), all designed to help you build strong upper limbs Strength, train powerful back muscles!
However, for many people, rowing training is difficult for them. Poor shoulder mobility, poor shoulder blade feel, and unstable lower back can cause them trouble!
Many people will experience lower back discomfort when performing rowing training. Today we are going to talk about one of the major causes of lower back discomfort: excessive waist lifting
We all know: only by ensuring the neutral stability of the spine! Only in this way can the power be transmitted better and the movements of the limbs can be produced smoothly!
When training with a skewed spine, the spine is in a bad position and cannot transmit force normally. At the same time, the muscles responsible for extending the spine are in a state of long-term contraction. Over time, it will naturally It will cause backache! In severe cases, the lumbar joints may be damaged!
The following is an error example:
When the person in the picture is rowing, in order to squeeze the back tighter, the chest is too high! This can easily cause ribs to appear outside. Turn, the lumbar vertebrae are hyperextended, causing uneven pressure on the intervertebral discs!
Remember: When performing rowing movements, it is not necessary to lift the chest higher and higher. Okay, make full use of your core muscles during the movement, tighten the abdomen, and maintain the stability and neutrality of the trunk! At this time, focus on the scapula retraction movement