Exercise to hide spine

Kdp2015
Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
What's best weight training to cover the spine? I'm still on weight loss as have fat on my stomach to lose.

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Hide spine?
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    edited June 2016
    Honestly, I do not understand what you're asking.

    Are you trying to strengthen your back? But, "hide spine" doesn't sound like it.
  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
    As in it sticks out and I don't want it to
  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
    I prob should said build up around it rather than hide it, sorry
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Kdp2015 wrote: »
    As in it sticks out and I don't want it to

    It's either your posture or bodyfat %
  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
    My bf% is 21, I do have bad posture but I didn't think it was that bad. I just think it looks nicer to have the sides a bit built up?
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    OK, so it sounds like you want to build up some back muscles.

    As usual, I'd suggest a progressive beginner's strength program such as StrongLifts or Strong Curves. Those will incorporate exercises that work the back.

    Specifically, though, many back exercises will help - depending on where/how much help you need - things like back extensions, deadlift variations, rows, lat pulldowns, etc.

    All that said, have you seen a doctor? Just to make sure you don't have a condition such as scoliosis (or other) that would/could make it so jumping into a strength program would be a not-great idea?
  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
    TR0berts wrote: »
    Honestly, I do not understand what you're asking.

    Are you trying to strengthen your back? But, "hide spine" doesn't sound like it.
    Sorry yes I'd like to strengthen my back, specifically the lower part
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    It's pretty hard to hide your spine without getting fat. You don't have of musculature directly on top of the spine. Best bet is to develop lats and spinal erectors so lots of deadlifts (all variants), good mornings, hyperextensions, bent-over rows (any kind of row really).
  • Shawshankcan
    Shawshankcan Posts: 900 Member
    Deadlifts.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Kdp2015 wrote: »
    As in it sticks out and I don't want it to

    Talk to a doctor about your spina bifida?
  • jessiethe3rd
    jessiethe3rd Posts: 239 Member
    edited June 2016
    DavPul wrote: »
    Kdp2015 wrote: »
    As in it sticks out and I don't want it to

    Talk to a doctor about your spina bifida?

    Wait... Wha?!
  • Kdp2015
    Kdp2015 Posts: 519 Member
    edited June 2016
    Thanks everyone will try more deadlifts and rows
    ETA fairly sure I don't have any illness or condition affecting the spine!
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    Overall strength training should help!
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    It's probably posture. Also in what area of your back are you referring to? If it's your neck, work on growing your traps and upper back. Lower back, do back extensions and deadlifts.
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