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YINYANGMAN · 10-27-2006, 05:04 AM

Hi all.
I train myself,dont attend MA classes.I am a big fan of Bruce(yep,i know thats rare on here!).
I generally just do punches(600-800 in one go evry day),speedwalking and a bit of kicking too.Coz i never stretched a lot early on in my life(im 37 now) i havent much flexibilty in my kicks,though my legs are strong.I accept the limitation.
Problem was that i was kicking TOO early(7am sometimes)without much warmup,and sprained my lower back(11 months ago).It bothered me for months(i laid off kicking,but kept punching).But after a bit of sea swimming,and football it improved.I think i was being too cautious with it.
Can anyone give me advice on some simple exercises to further strenghen my lower back muscles/core??I know i need it strenghened to keep the power delivery of my punch/kick up and running.
Cheers

10-27-2006, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
YINYANGMAN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 10 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help for sprained lower back please? Hi all. I train myself,dont attend MA classes.I am a big fan of Bruce(yep,i know thats rare on here!). I generally just do punches(600-800 in one go evry day),speedwalking and a bit of kicking too.Coz i never stretched a lot early on in my life(im 37 now) i havent much flexibilty in my kicks,though my legs are strong.I accept the limitation. Problem was that i was kicking TOO early(7am sometimes)without much warmup,and sprained my lower back(11 months ago).It bothered me for months(i laid off kicking,but kept punching).But after a bit of sea swimming,and football it improved.I think i was being too cautious with it. Can anyone give me advice on some simple exercises to further strenghen my lower back muscles/core??I know i need it strenghened to keep the power delivery of my punch/kick up and running. Cheers