Hey all,
I've aggrivated a lower back bulging disc injury from 9 years ago so I've basically bad to stop working like I typically do and started rehab. I've been told I should not do situps anymore as they will make my back worse. I'm essentially just doing core exercises (mcgill big 3 and others) and stretching tight muscles in my hips and hamstrings. My plan is to get back into the gym next week and only do machines that are pin loaded and the cable machine. I'll basically do enough sets to try and maintain what I have.
Any suggestions on working Abs without flexing the spine. I've been doing Weighted situps with an ab mat until now. It offers lumbar support but I'm not sure about doing that movement. I can think of alternatives with minimal spinal stress for most things except Abs.
I've aggrivated a lower back bulging disc injury from 9 years ago so I've basically bad to stop working like I typically do and started rehab. I've been told I should not do situps anymore as they will make my back worse. I'm essentially just doing core exercises (mcgill big 3 and others) and stretching tight muscles in my hips and hamstrings. My plan is to get back into the gym next week and only do machines that are pin loaded and the cable machine. I'll basically do enough sets to try and maintain what I have.
Any suggestions on working Abs without flexing the spine. I've been doing Weighted situps with an ab mat until now. It offers lumbar support but I'm not sure about doing that movement. I can think of alternatives with minimal spinal stress for most things except Abs.