lower back muscles

D'Almeida · Post by **D'Almeida** » Sep 01, 2005 07:00

i' ve always heard that are some drills that work upper abs and others that work lower abs. i would like to know if that also is valid for lower back muscles or if, for example, doing back extensions on the bench is enough to work the "whole thing".

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Sep 01, 2005 07:21

The abdominals are one long muscle,there is no upper and lower as many people think.
Certain execises can stress the connective tissues differently though.For example you feel leg raises more in the lower portion.

Back extensions will work all of your lower back.I would advise a variety of exercises as well though.

Dragon.

D'Almeida · Post by **D'Almeida** » Sep 01, 2005 10:34

what other exercises would you recomend to work the lower back muscles?
(tell me as many as you know, because i want to get the complete picture of the subject, please)

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Sep 01, 2005 10:47

Stiff leg deadlifts,good mornings,back extensions,45 degree back extensions,conventional deadlifts,reverse back extensions.

However,the lower back can be easily fatigued so i wouldn't perform all the exercises.

Dragon.

D'Almeida · Post by **D'Almeida** » Sep 02, 2005 10:14

thanks!! i think that now i have the complete picture about it!