We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

lower back question

chaser1977
chaser1977 Posts: 70 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
My lower back has an inward curvature to it that I’m trying to straighten out though exercise. I realize some is natural, however when I relax my core it tends to want to be more pronounced which emphasizes the appearance of belly fat (I’m working on losing that) If I flex my core to straighten out my spine this goes away. I don’t have any back problems now it’s more a stance and appearance issue for me. Is this simply more core work (transverse abdominis)? Any recommendations or thoughts?

Incase the question comes up, I'm not that heavy. 5'10" 176lbs. I carry all my fat in chest/belly :(

Replies

  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    if you want to strengthen lower back/improve posture, you need to be doing good mornings and deadlifts. Both require spot-on form to prevent injury. So research.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories