Feb 8 2019, 10:27 AM
QUOTE(plumberly @ Feb 6 2019, 03:55 PM)
Noted the other day that I was stretching my spines when doing the lateral pulldown (when the weight is about my body weight).
Like to know from those in the medical or physiotherapy field whether this is safe or not as long as one is not over doing it.
Thanks.
Like to know from those in the medical or physiotherapy field whether this is safe or not as long as one is not over doing it.
Thanks.
a)
The lateral pull-down exercise on a machine doesn't "decompress" your spine at all.
You felt it because of the nerves in your lat and lower back muscles - not because of your spine
b)
Lat pull-down machine is generally "safe" because it puts your body posture into recommended
position and keep it that way during the duration of the exercise.
c)
The one thing to remember is - while in contracted position, ie the weight pulled down - DO NOT
twist left or right!
d)
Muscle injury are mainly caused by:-
1) ego - lifting weight beyond one's own strength
2) lack of supervision/initial training on proper form of exercise
3) using the machine for other purposes
4) failure to warm up properly
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