Published 12:12 IST, December 4th 2019

Back exercise 101: How to get a chiseled back without injuring yourself

Everyone wants a chiseled back and a good torso, but it is quite difficult to achieve. Read about the various tips to perform back exercise.

Reported by: Aditya Vyas
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Everyone wants a chiseled back and a good torso, but y forget amount of work y have to put in to get it. If you are hitting gym for some time w and do t have an aestic back, re must be something that you are doing wrong. You need to keep in mind that when you are working out, you have to use weights. If y are t done properly, y can cause serious dam and injury. You can also opt for supervision during your workouts. Resuming control over your body throughout your entire training session and hitting posterior chain is key. Let’s take a look at some of ways with which you can workout without causing any injury to yourself:

Gradual weights

biggest mistake that most people make during heir workout sessions is that y do t use weights, or use an inappropriate amount of weight. Like all or muscles, lower back needs to be trained for hypertrophy in order to get stronger. You should focus on feeling squeeze at apex of each repetition.

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Maintain control

While working out, you have to man to distribute weight of your body equally. extension is one of best exercises you can do and it will do aestic wonders to your back. Working lower posterior chain (which includes hamstrings, gluteus maximus, erector spinae muscle group, and trapezius) engs entire chain which helps you achieve muscular strength. Placing a lightweight between shoulder blades and forcing yourself to balance it on your back during each set is key. This will help reduce your velocity and keep your movements controlled.

Coordination

Lower back extensions are t only for your lower back. y help target your glutes and or muscles from posterior chain. Many people who end up with back pain find that y're placing too heavy a load on erector spinae. To prevent this, eng your abs, hamstrings and glutes. Also, if you are facing any discomfort, stop and consult a medical professional before performing any exercises. 

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10:49 IST, December 4th 2019