Do You Have Lower Back Issues? Why Not Try Kettlebells

Let's be honest, a lower backache is not fun. It will obstruct your day-by-day routine and leave you feeling wretched. Many folks come across this situation just by sitting in front of a PC for work, watching TV or driving in our vehicle for another day of commuter misery. Sitting all that time will weaken your posterior chain (Hamstrings, glutes as well as the lower back spine muscle groups). Building strength in that chain is a huge step in relieving that lower back pain and avoiding further traumas.

Kettlebells are helpful and effective equipment that actually develop a healthier posterior chain. Certain workout routines can build strength in otherwise weak muscles that aid in good posture and assist in reducing backache.

Here are just a few excercises that focus on the strengthening of your posterior chain.

Kettlebell swings
Focuses on the hamstrings, glutes, core and back.

Using two hands you will swing the kettlebell between your legs. You will thrust your hips forward as you stand up. Keeping your back straight as you stand, the kettlebell should be swinging up to chest height. As the kettlebell falls, your arms stay extended creating an arcing motion for the kettlebell as it swings between you legs. As it lowers, you will enter a squat at which point you repeat the form.

Turkish Get-Up
Focuses on lower back, shoulders, neck and core

This specific exercise has numerous steps. The broad premise is to start off lying on your back with the kettlebell pressed overhead and through proper form you will slowly bring yourself up into a single leg kneeling position and stand up. This is all done while keeping the kettlebell extended over your head. It is a wonderful workout, and you should start out by using lower weights so that you have adequate practice before proceeding to heavier kettlebells.

Snatch
Utilizing a tall stance this drill will build up the muscles of you lower back

You will start off by using the swing technique to bring the kettlebell up to chest level. The only difference is that you will keep a slightly bent arm so that the kettlebell is closer to your chest during the swing. As your kettlebell goes higher then your head, you begin to punch toward the ceiling allowing the kettlebell to flip over the top of your hand. It will end up resting on the back of your forearm when completed.

I am not offering medical advice and as always, you should consult your doctor if you have concerns about excising and your health.

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