do twists strengthen lower back? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

bigoldalphamale · 10-23-2003, 11:39 AM

well...do they?

Cardinal Syn · 10-23-2003, 11:43 AM

It probably helps you stretch out that area. But i would also assume that it would help in some ways. If you want to make yer lower back stronger. JUst bend over with knees straight and touch yer toes and come back up again. After you warm up for abit. Add very LIGHT weights. And move up from there. This is what i do.

theinfamous · 10-23-2003, 12:49 PM

if you really want to strengthen your lower back, i suggest deadlifts, back extentions, and good mornings. be VERY careful when doing them as form is important so you don't injure yourself. twists seem to focus on the obliques.

Poloboy · 10-23-2003, 01:14 PM

Twists are bad. The spine isn't meant to twist, it's designed to flex and extend. If you want to work obliques, do bridge work. If you want to work your lower back deadlifts and supermans are good, I'd recommend avoiding good mornings though. Like theinfamous said, if you do try them have an experienced person guide you through the technique or you'll cause some serious damage.

Baldrick · 10-23-2003, 03:09 PM

For lower back, deadlifts, deadlifts, deadlifts, and finish it off with some back extensions. Oh yeah, don't forget deadlifts.

They are second only to squats for most useful exercise, in my opinion.

Twists are very much for the obliques. I warm up with my abs before working out, and get some twist crunches in then. Aside from that, I keep my twists to a bare minimum, as I like the "fingers" on my obliques, but am careful not to work them too much.

Poloboy · 10-23-2003, 09:46 PM

I have to fully agree that squats are the most useful overall exercise, if you're not already doing them have someone teach you them as well. Again, techniques crucial so if you're fairly new find a partner. Squats will give you some good stability in the core as well, so unless you're trying to target the lower back for some reason they'll suit most people's needs.

petergriffin24 · 10-24-2003, 05:37 AM

yeah stay away from twists and do the exercises the other members mentioned twists will end up hurting you more than helping you in the long run!!

10-23-2003, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigoldalphamale Loser	do twists strengthen lower back? well...do they?

10-23-2003, 03:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Baldrick We are everywhere... Location: Barrie, Ontario	For lower back, deadlifts, deadlifts, deadlifts, and finish it off with some back extensions. Oh yeah, don't forget deadlifts. They are second only to squats for most useful exercise, in my opinion. Twists are very much for the obliques. I warm up with my abs before working out, and get some twist crunches in then. Aside from that, I keep my twists to a bare minimum, as I like the "fingers" on my obliques, but am careful not to work them too much. __________________ You can be young only once, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

10-23-2003, 11:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cardinal Syn Insane Location: Arizona	It probably helps you stretch out that area. But i would also assume that it would help in some ways. If you want to make yer lower back stronger. JUst bend over with knees straight and touch yer toes and come back up again. After you warm up for abit. Add very LIGHT weights. And move up from there. This is what i do.

10-23-2003, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
theinfamous Crazy Location: Cali	if you really want to strengthen your lower back, i suggest deadlifts, back extentions, and good mornings. be VERY careful when doing them as form is important so you don't injure yourself. twists seem to focus on the obliques.

10-23-2003, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Poloboy Insane Location: Canada	Twists are bad. The spine isn't meant to twist, it's designed to flex and extend. If you want to work obliques, do bridge work. If you want to work your lower back deadlifts and supermans are good, I'd recommend avoiding good mornings though. Like theinfamous said, if you do try them have an experienced person guide you through the technique or you'll cause some serious damage.

10-23-2003, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Poloboy Insane Location: Canada	I have to fully agree that squats are the most useful overall exercise, if you're not already doing them have someone teach you them as well. Again, techniques crucial so if you're fairly new find a partner. Squats will give you some good stability in the core as well, so unless you're trying to target the lower back for some reason they'll suit most people's needs.

10-24-2003, 05:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
petergriffin24 Insane	yeah stay away from twists and do the exercises the other members mentioned twists will end up hurting you more than helping you in the long run!!