Back exercises

In no particular order...

rows (bent over barbell, 3 point dumbbell, wide grip cable row, etc), pull ups (assisted if necessary), lat pull downs, dead lift,

jjpptt2 wrote: »

What exactly are you trying to do? Strengthening a weak lower back/core is very different from "back day" in the gym.

This is a good question.

Without the answer, I echo what @cwolfman13 said.

miramaye wrote: »

jjpptt2 wrote: »

What exactly are you trying to do? Strengthening a weak lower back/core is very different from "back day" in the gym.

I guess strengthen a weak overall back. Lol

I'd just look into a good beginner weight lifting program...most beginner programs are full body 3x per week and a good program is going to have it's foundation in compound movements that are going to strengthen your whole body, including your back.

New Rules of Lifting for Women is a good place to start if you're looking for a good general fitness oriented weight training program...it's a good read as well and will explain a lot of the ins and outs of weight training and what you're doing and why and how to progress, etc.

miramaye wrote: »

Cherimoose wrote: »

miramaye wrote: »

I guess strengthen a weak overall back. Lol

Why do you think it's weak? If you're experiencing back pain, that might not be related to strength, and doing strength exercises might make it worse.

I have sciatic problems. A couple budging disks. But it was encouraged by my doctor to work out.

I have recurring lower back issues and I got my program FROM my doctor to help with my issues. Exercises that were designed to help strengthen and stretch my back. You have some serious issues with a major nerve and bulging discs so I wouldn't be hitting up strangers on a forum but qualified professionals that can give you advice tailored to your specific issues and needs. A good physical therapist would be great at this, maybe do one session for a consult and another to get a program of exercises?

Lower back issues are not to be trifled with, they suck and can get worse if you do something goofy.

Working out in general is a great idea, and working on your back/core will help greatly (your abs have a huge say in your overall back health, I was surprised to learn). Just be very careful about which exercises you do and make sure you learn the right form to do them in. One bad deadlift or squat could put you in a bad place quickly.

Good luck!

Maybe your doctor could give you a physical therapy referral? Good physical therapists, especially those with sports experience, can be genius at figuring out what we need to stretch or strengthen to improve physical function, and at helping identify regular forms of exercise that will help us progress without aggravating the preexisting condition.

Did not read the above comments until now. I'd definitely talk to a physical therapist or doctor first.