I need to get in shape, and one of my problems is my back. I really need an exercise that doesnt take too much time, and get get me results fairly fast.
2006-09-27 12:44:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I find that the best exercises for developing a strong back are lat pulldowns, upright seated rows and upside-down situps (Supermans). Remember that there are no shortcuts, and you'll need to find that balance between pushing yourself and injuring yourself.
2006-09-27 12:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lat pulls will firm up the sides. Push ups or planks (a yoga position) will help to develop your dorsals. You'll need to do about four sets of 8 reps each and you don't want to rush it because you'll not reap the full benefits. How quickly you see results will depend on the quality of your reps but don't expect to see any change for at least a week. There are no instant miracles here.
Good luck!
2006-09-27 19:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by elk312 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what you want? A V tapered back or a thick back.
If you want the lats so you have the V tapered back.
Lat pull downs (the wider the grip, the better) and / or pull ups
If you want the thick back.
Bent over rows
If you want the thick back and christmas tree lower back
Deadlifts (but the xmas tree lower back will take a while and you shouldn't do this exercise without proper technique)
2006-09-27 21:43:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The back is a hard thing to work off individually. If you mean that your back is wide or you have love handles, you can't really isolate that and work it off. You should start by doing cardio which would cause you to lose weight all over, including your back. Bellydancing is a good cardio exercise that really shakes off the fat in the upper body. Lifting weights or other exercises that bulk you up would not be good by themselves. They would only make you wider and bulkier. So I would buy some bellydancing tapes. Good luck.
2006-09-27 19:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by black mamba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered a broken back and what got my back , back was swimming. Just the backfloat did wonders. Gravity took the pain off and just floating strenthened my muscles enough so I could walk again. I then introduced floaties and other exercises to which I could tolerate. Water exercises I feel are the best.
2006-09-27 19:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by yodasgal12 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can also use cross over sit ups, as a low cost method. Start in the same position as a sit up lean back but when you pull back up touch your R elbow to L nee then L elbow to R nee before leaning back again. This exercise helps to tighten abs, obliques (love handles) and your back.
2006-09-27 19:55:22 · answer #6 · answered by Hound87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay flat on your stomach with your hands in front of you, then slowly lift your head off the ground and hold your head in the air as long as you can, three times once every other day.
PS Just get into yoga in general, they now use some asanas in the military.
2006-09-27 19:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by maguathehearteater 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do rows. On either a rowing machine, or simulate it by pulling back a over-the-top pully, and sitting on the ground pulling it back and forth with weight on it.
2006-09-27 19:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by Brad M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Back extentions
2006-09-27 19:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by doggiebike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swim butter fly! or do the butterfly weights at the gym.. running will help your lower back muscles
2006-09-27 19:46:46 · answer #10 · answered by Ky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋