16/10/2025
Fix Your SH*T
Episode 1 = Lower Back Strength
1️⃣ Supports Your Spine and Posture
Your lower back (lumbar region) is what keeps your spine stable and upright.
➡️ Strong lumbar muscles help maintain the natural curve of your spine, preventing slouching and improving posture.
➡️ Weakness here often leads to over compensation and chronic tension in the upper back and neck.
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2️⃣ Reduces and Prevents Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common physical complaints worldwide — and weak back muscles are a top cause.
➡️ Strengthening your lower back helps support your vertebrae, discs, and ligaments, reducing strain.
➡️ It also balances the muscles between your core, glutes, and hamstrings, which work together to protect the spine.
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3️⃣ Improves Core Stability
Your lower back is a key part of your core, along with your abs, obliques, and pelvic muscles.
➡️ A strong core helps stabilize your body during movement, protects against twisting injuries, and improves balance.
➡️ It’s what allows you to move powerfully without hurting yourself.
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4️⃣ Enhances Everyday Function
You use your lower back in almost everything you do — sitting, standing, bending, lifting, walking, even breathing.
➡️ A stronger lower back makes these movements smoother and less fatiguing.
➡️ It also helps you stay active and independent as you age.
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5️⃣ Prevents Injury During Exercise and Lifting
When your lower back is weak, other muscles (like your hamstrings or hips) try to compensate — which increases your risk of strain or injury.
➡️ Strong lumbar muscles provide the stability needed for safe weightlifting, running, and sports.
➡️ It enhances performance in activities like sprinting, jumping, swimming, cycling, and weight training.
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6️⃣ Balances the Body
Many people train abs but neglect the lower back — this creates a muscle imbalance that can cause pain.
➡️ Strengthening your lower back restores symmetry and keeps your muscles working as a team not individuals.
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In short a strong lower back means:
✅ Better posture
✅ Less pain
✅ Stronger core
✅ Safer lifting
✅ Improved mobility
✅ Long-term spinal health
Let me know how you get on with these exercises 🫶🏻
