Flutter Kicks--feeling in my back?!

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Kushiya87
Kushiya87 Posts: 7
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Greetings earthlings!

I've recently introduced flutter kicks into my workout for core, but for some reason I'm feeling it in my lower back instead of my core. I've tried doing them with my hands/fists under my butt and without them under it. Does anyone else have this problem or am I doing them wrong? Thanks!

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  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
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    You realize your core includes your back, right?
  • Kushiya87
    Kushiya87 Posts: 7
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    I do, but I'm feeling it ONLY in my back.
  • silverraiyne
    silverraiyne Posts: 683 Member
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    You realize your core includes your back, right?

    ^^^What she said^^^
  • RobsGirl_lds
    RobsGirl_lds Posts: 211
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    I do, but I'm feeling it ONLY in my back.
    This means your back is quite weak, and is unable to support the movement long enough to fatigue your front.
  • silverraiyne
    silverraiyne Posts: 683 Member
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    Are you keeping your back flat against the floor? if you have any arch in your back then you'll start to feel an ache in your lower back.
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
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    If you're only feeling it there, then those muscles have probably been under worked for some time, so they may not be as used to your "core" workout. All the muscle groups in that region are attached at different points, somewhat like a built-in corset or gurdle to hold your vital organs in place. Abs, back, shoulders, ribs, chest- all enganging in a good core workout. I wouldn't worry about it. As you get used to using those muscles, you shouldn't notice it as much.
  • Kushiya87
    Kushiya87 Posts: 7
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    All good points. I don't have an arch in my back, so I think I'm convinced my lower back isn't worked enough. I'll tweak my routine a little bit so this doesn't keep happening. Thank you! :happy:

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