Just started Shovelglove this morning. Has there been any discussion about what moves do better if you have back issues-I do, but just a little bit, or what moves strengthen back muscles the most?
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ShovelGlove and Back issues
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Ouch, sorry to hear that resting52.
Most of the moves work the back hard, which is great for strengthening it, but perhaps a little much if it's in very poor shape to begin with.
I'd advise maybe starting with a broom or something very light to get a sense of the moves and build the habit. Then very slowly do a few reps of a few moves that click with you (say 7 rep sets). Stop immediately and take the next day off if anything hurts.
Reinhard
Most of the moves work the back hard, which is great for strengthening it, but perhaps a little much if it's in very poor shape to begin with.
I'd advise maybe starting with a broom or something very light to get a sense of the moves and build the habit. Then very slowly do a few reps of a few moves that click with you (say 7 rep sets). Stop immediately and take the next day off if anything hurts.
Reinhard
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Reinhard,
What a great idea!
I should have know better when putting the garden in last week did my back in. I never lifted anything heavier than a hand mattox but I did do a good bit of twisting and digging.
I think I'll try doing the broom thing in the mornings while I still have my wrist weights on. If that is a problem, I'll move to just the broom. I want to be stronger and more flexible.
Thanks!
Resting
What a great idea!
I should have know better when putting the garden in last week did my back in. I never lifted anything heavier than a hand mattox but I did do a good bit of twisting and digging.
I think I'll try doing the broom thing in the mornings while I still have my wrist weights on. If that is a problem, I'll move to just the broom. I want to be stronger and more flexible.
Thanks!
Resting