Trainer Tip #1: Transfering the stress from the lower back to the abdomen

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The most common flaw in exerecise form is the arching of the lower back.  It is very important to correct this ASAP.  Remember durring most exercises your abdomen should support the spine, not your lower back.  If you find your lower back under alot of stress I recomend you lower the weight and flex the abdomen drawing the lower back against the bench.  Doing this will enable you to isolate the target muscle as well as prevent injury.

Try this exercise….lying flat on the ground with your knees bent, round your lower back into the ground and slightly raise you glutes off the ground.  Repeat this exercise with 10 repetitions and notice the contraction of the abdominal muscles.  This is how crunches should be performed as well as all chest activities.

Step 1: Lye flat on ground and relax

Step 2: Flex the abdomen drawing the low back to the ground and slightly raise the buttox from the ground.  This will enable you to place all of the strain in the abdomen relaxing the low back.

Step 3: Hold the contraction for 5 seconds and take note of where the stain is placed.  ABDOMEN.

Repet this exercise 5-10 times. Incorporating this practice into your basic movements will promote good form and reduce low back pain in your daily activities as well as allow you to isolate the target muscle.  The most aplicable movements associated with this exerecise are crunches, situps, and bench press (chest press)