Our backs support us in many ways. Not only does the back help us move our bodies, but the back also supports our spines and holds a vital role in helping us to breathe. Keeping our back muscles strong can also ease and prevent chronic pain. It only makes sense to look at how we can incorporate back muscle workouts into our weekly workout routine. Keep reading as we cover more benefits of exercising the back.
Exercising the back means you are exercising the entire structure of it. When exercising the back the muscles, you are benefiting by reinforcing vertebrae discs, ligaments, and joints. When this entire system is strengthened and operating at it’s full capacity, you are less likely to experience injury or pain following a heavy lifting activity such as moving heavy furniture.
Do you sit at a desk most of the week? Do you find that your lifestyle is mostly sedentary? If so, this can wreak havoc on your posture. Strong muscles can help correct your posture. Correcting posture can help to alleviate back pain. Exercises such as yoga as well as weightlifting can help you focus on good posture while strengthening your back.
Interested in getting started with exercising your back? Check out the exercise we have for you below:
Split-Stance Row
- Get into a split-stance position, holding a dumbbell in one hand (hand holding the dumbbell should be opposite of the foot that is in front).
- Row the dumbbell to your hip and hold for about 2 seconds. Lower it back down slowly. Complete about 15 reps before switching sides and repeating.
