I try to remind my patients that when they exercise, they need to be careful on posture or form to be sure that they do not injure themselves further. In the video below, I show how I do two different lifts - dead lift and squat - so that I protect my back.
I demonstrate the dead lift using a dumb bell. The key things to remember are
Similarly, for the squat, I demonstrate the key component is to draw the abdominal muscles in and keep them contracted throughout the whole lift. I squat down to create a 90 degree angle with my knees.
Practice these lifts with a dumb bell or object to train yourself to use your abdominal muscles when you're lifting. Make using your abdominal muscles a habit to prevent injury.
I demonstrate the dead lift using a dumb bell. The key things to remember are
- Contract the abdominal muscles throughout the lift
- Keep the back straight
- Tuck the chin
- Keep the chest lifted up
Similarly, for the squat, I demonstrate the key component is to draw the abdominal muscles in and keep them contracted throughout the whole lift. I squat down to create a 90 degree angle with my knees.
Practice these lifts with a dumb bell or object to train yourself to use your abdominal muscles when you're lifting. Make using your abdominal muscles a habit to prevent injury.
