I hope you enjoyed the fight over the weekend.
It was incredible to see how the fight captured the interest of so many people.
It was the first time I followed a Twitter sporting event. I could not watch, but I kept up to date on what was going on through Twitter. It was fun and kept me in the loop with what was happening.
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Inclined Leg Press
I wanted to explain how your leg workout could be causing injuries and irritating your back.
When it comes to leg workouts, we often put unnecessary stress on our backs, leading to irritation, potential injury, and pain.
I’ll go through one of these exercises; the Inclined Leg Press.
Unilateral Inclined Leg Press
During the traditional, bilateral two-legged incline press, you unlock the weight and straighten the legs. When you come down with the legs, your low back flattens. This flattening out of the back puts a lot of stress on the back.
We want to maintain that curve when it comes to the low-back areas. You can still work on your legs as you do the Unilateral Inclined Leg Press.
Move one leg up and bring the other down, foot planted on the floor. This position locks the pelvis, so there is not as much rocking of the pelvis. This keeps that curve in the lower back as you work your legs. You also work your hip a lot more because you have to stabilize.
You can also slide your hand underneath your lower back and try to keep that pressure on your hand the same as you work on your legs.
There you go! When you are working on that inclined press, look at your back. You might be working your legs, but when you get to that end position, often you are flattening your back and pressing it up against the pad. This exposes your back to unnecessary stress, potential irritation, pain, or a full-blown injury.
Final Word
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Take care!
Rick Kaselj, MS
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