This morning I was listening to the news. I frequently turn the television morning news on while I work and listen but seldom see what the video is.
I heard a statistic that floored me. It was that 80% of Americans report having back problems. The short solutions were to stretch regularly, maintain good posture, and have a supportive mattress.
Not having strong abdominal muscles leads to causing the back to do more work. If you are looking to strengthen your back, strengthen your abdominal muscles. With tighter and stronger core muscles, your posture will improve and your back will be healthier. Below I have posted some links to articles that discuss back strength and core strength.
Why Strength Training is a Must for Everyone
Back Strength Training – You have to scroll down a bit to get to this article.
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