A Contra Indicated Exercise For Anyone With A History Of Lower Back Injury!
If you have a weak lower back use the alternative exercise Lat Pulldown!
Stand over a barbell loaded with the correct resistance. Position
your feet at hip width and the bar above the front of your ankles.
Point your toes out. Hold your head erect and tighten your spinal
muscles. Lean over while squatting by bending your knees and grip the
bar at shoulder width. Raise the bar up off the floor with your
legs and back until you are extended at a 45 degree angle. The bar
should be hanging in front of you. Take a 3/4 breath. Now keep your
spine ridged and pull the barbell up to your chest with your back and
shoulder muscles. Hold the bar at your chest momentarily and then
slowly lower it back to the starting position.
Trapezius/Latissimus Dorsi/Posterior Deltoid