Many exercises are forward moving and front facing, so it can be easy to forget about the back. We shouldn’t – for every push there should be a pull.
And for every The Fit 5 post there should be some facts.
I definitely needed to triple check the spelling on some of those muscles. The Transversospinalis muscles rarely come up in my writing or everyday conversations – surprising? But it’s always great to know these things. You never know when it could pop up in trivia.
Basically, the back is made up of a few larger muscles and a lot of little ones. All of these are important, so we should pay attention to them, treat them with respect, and make them stronger.
Here are some exercises that will help with that!
These are just a few to get you started. I love a good row or pulldown, but after incorporating a lot more yoga into my life the last few months, I’ve noticed the benefits of doing isometric holds – like the Superman. They are always a little bit more difficult than you think they’ll be, but are extremely beneficial.
I recommend incorporating at least one back exercise into your strength training routine. That’s totally doable, right?!
Check out the other Fit 5 posts for some good exercises you can pair these with: Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, Chest, and Balance Training.
With The Fit 5 Back thrown into the mix we almost hit all the major muscle groups! Woo Hoo. Stay tuned for more.