How to Do Squats Without Experiencing Lower Back Pain

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Nikoleta P
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Squats are one of the most popular exercises on the market, but not everyone enjoys doing them. If you’re struggling with lower back pain, this move can feel especially taxing, but it’s usually a sign you should change something about your performance.

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Different Variations

Not every type of squat is equally hard on your back. Barbell back squats will take a toll on your back, but the same can’t be said about less advanced versions that don’t involve heavyweights. All you have to do is find the variations that suit you and don’t lead to pain.

Improper Form

Squats may be a common exercise, but most people aren’t actually doing them right. Improper form can lead to pain and injuries and you should probably be working with a personal trainer who can help you fix your technique if you find yourself struggling.

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Gluteus se sastoji od tri mišića: 🔺gluteus minimus 🔺gluteus medius 🔺gluteus maximus Zajedno, ti mišići su odgovorni za proširenje kuka, vanjsku rotaciju i abdukciju kuka. Gluteus medius i minimus zajedno rade na abdukciji kuka. Ovi mišići rade kada je potrebna ravnoteža na jednoj nozi, gdje je kontroliranje kretanja zdjelice na femur od najveće važnosti. Gluteus maximus je primarni mišići ekstremiteta kuka, a također i najveći od tri glutealna mišića❗️❗️ 3 PREDNOSTI TRENIRANJA 🍑 🔸Držanje🕴🏻 🔸Smanjenje boli u leđima i prevencija ozljeda- jaki gluteus podupire donji dio leđa. Kada gluteus nije dovoljno jak ne obavlja svoju funkciju stoga ,,pomoćni mišići” dolaze pod pritisak. Kasnije to dovodi do bolova i kompresije u lumbalnom dijelu kralježnice, kukova i koljena.🏥 🔸Poboljšana atletksa izvedba- gluteus maximus ima ogromnu moć generiranja velike količine energije. Ta moć omogućava bolje sposobnosti za trčanja, skakanje..🏃🏻‍♀️ /NO SWEAT, NO BEAUTY, NO SQUAT, NO BOOTY💦/ #leggings : @gymshark @gymsharkwomen @gymsharktrain —————————————— SUBSCRIBE: Petra Vrankovic ——————————————

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Leaning Forward

Improper spinal alignment can also be a cause of lower back pain. If you lean too far forward instead of maintaining a straight gaze while doing squats, you won’t be in full control of your movements and your back will end up suffering.