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36, same thing. It works, it's not anecdotal. Number one reason for lower back pain, is weak back muscles.
by overcast 10y ago
36, same thing. It works, it's not anecdotal. Number one reason for lower back pain, is weak back muscles.
- zild3d 10y agoMakes sense, but why pushups then? They target mostly the chest, shoulders, and triceps. http://www.md-health.com/What-Muscles-Do-Push-Ups-Work.html http://www.md-health.com/What-Muscles-Do-Push-Ups-Work.html
- overcast 10y agoThey key is the core(abdominal) strengthening. A strong core is essential to everything being in shape.
- sn9 10y agoPushups are basically planks where you vary the intensity (with the angle of your body to the ground). Planks build core strength and the lower back is part of your core.
- wmblaettler 10y agoIf you actively try to engage your core (abs, back, gluts) isometrically while doing pushups you gain more than just arms, chest and shoulder workout. It's about the form - you have to consciously focus on it.
- antisthenes 10y agoDeveloped chest and shoulders give you better posture, which is usually enough to alleviate minor to moderate back pains. I would add squats to the pushup routine (even unweighted). They will develop the quads and glutes somewhat.
- saiya-jin 10y agoweak core muscles, meaning all around your waist. stomach ones are very important, actually these keep straight posture much more than back muscles.