Lower back pain and press ups.?

Question

About 4 months ago i started an exercise regime to get me fit as i'm joining the armed forces. I'm making progress but every time I do press ups I get bad lower back pain! I've changed positioning and started doing them whilst on my knees but still no relief!

I was hoping you guys had some advice on this. How many should i do per workout etc. Perhaps I'm overdoing it but I have to be able to do them for when i go to boot camp.

Cheers in advance x

Answer 1

Yes you have weak core muscles! Therefore when you do the press up, you allow your back to sag, hence the pain. You need to first stabilize your hips, do your pelvic floor exercises, build up the core strength, the corset of muscle around your tummy and then the press up will be easy.

http://www.easyvigour.net.nz/fitness/h_F...

Best of Luck

Answer 2

check physiotherapy it's should help  

Answer 3

you have a weak core.  Look up "good mornings" and other core exercises online.

check this out:

http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/back...

Answer 4

If you are getting lower back pain, you are doing something wrong, or you have a dics problem. Get it looked at, trust me, I have had to have 3 back operations.

Good luck