Name: Playbook - Maria Teixeira - Why should I not arch my back?
Uploaded: 2024-04-19T15:22:41.559Z
Duration: 2 min
Description: Why should I not arch my back?

Arching your back may look good in pictures but note that when working out with an arched back your glutes are not fully targeted therefore you will not activate the glute muscles and help them grow. The glute muscles will take most of the load when the spine is neutral.


❌ Why should I avoid arching my back?

It can cause your spine to go out of alignment into a posterior pelvic tilt. When this happens it increases the load on the spine and can lead to injury or back pain over time.

✨ What should I do to have a neutral spine?

1. Do a few pelvic tilts back and forth before your workout so that you can find that middle ground that is comfortable and stable. 

2. Avoid pushing your hips forward.

3. Avoid sticking your bum out.

4. Keep tension in your glutes throughout the entire exercise by keeping them flexed and stopping at the top when your spine is neutral.

Why should I not arch my back?

Didn’t realize that I had been doing this at times.

IsisDupuy

This is great!! I’m glad you offer guidance on which exercises do best!

Kelsea

How should I be squeezing my glutes?

Why should I not arch my back?

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