Elaine hill walk PR
Elaine made it up the hill with no breaks for the first time. Amazing work! #betterlatethannever
Alex hit 250lbs x 4 reps! When we started 6 weeks ago, she was only able to do 100lbs x 8 reps. That’s a 150lb improvement over 6 weeks and now has zero lower back pain
This is 250lb x 4 reps! Just 6 weeks ago, she was only able to hit 100lb x 8 reps and had lower back pain. Between stability drills, single leg strength work, and various other movements her lower back pain is gone.
RDL’s strengthen the hamstrings and glutes in the lengthened position and are my top 3 exercise for bulletproofing the body for injury. Not only do they strengthen the posterior chain in the lower part of the body, but it does the same for the upper middle back.
The side plank adductor ISO hold has a lot of benefits including shoulder strengthening on the supporting side and oblique strengthening but the main course is the adductor muscles (inside of the leg) that are working super hard when squeezing your feet both ways into the bench. Modify by bending your knees back 90 degrees and squeezing the bench with your knees.
A Side Plank Abduction ISO Hold to finish off my leg day. Way harder than it looks.
When you can finally execute the perfect ISO-hold position of a single leg RDL and your low back pain is way better
Working on some single leg stability drills with Alex. Lack of stability plays a huge roll in back pain. A building made of steel will withstand way more force than a building made out of wood
Birddog practice with Elaine
Practicing bird dogs for beginners is a great way to increase balance and core strength, especially in our more mature clientele 
Back Extensions
The back extension is used to strengthen the entire back in segments (Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical). This also teaches how to have good awareness of your spine through flexion and extension.
Notice the setup on the GHD machine. The foot pad is set up in a position that allows me to keep my legs straight while also blocking my hips so I can move about at the spine.
Movement is initiated by taking the lower lumbar from extension into flexion, then flexing the T-spine (middle of the back), then to flexing the upper or cervical portion. Reverse the order when returning back down.
Back Extension vs Hip Extension: The back extension is used to isolate 3 segments of your spine; Lower Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical. Understanding how to move through a back extension gives you complete awareness of your back. The hip extension on the other hand strengthens your hips through proper hinging mechanics. Both are very valuable tools when strengthening your hips and back.
RDL’s to bulletproof your back
It’s never too late to start exercising. Elaine is 80 years young and has decided to get in shape. Good for her!
Hill Training with Ellaine! Getting stronger every session!