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Virtually every strength training move will engage your core (abdominals) if done correctly, meaning, that you are consciously engaging your core. This gives you stability through the exercise and works double duty in tightening abs.
Many people stay away from strength training because of lower back problems and fear that it will aggravate the problem. This is the exact OPPOSITE of the actual truth. Lower back "weakness" is usually an indicator of a weak core. Strengthening your core will aide in overuse of lower back muscles and improve posture. If you have disc issues or injury, always consult your chiropractor or physician before entering a fitness program.
Our bodies are very complex and connected in ways that would seem to make no sense at all. For example, hamstrings run through the back of the thighs. Tightness through lack of stretching will cause limitation of motion in the pelvis. This increases stress across the lower back, compromising posture. Stretching will eventually lengthen the muscles and relieve stress on the lower back!!
If you don't believe me, believe the Mayo Clinic, this link gives many different exercises for the core with modifications. As with any exercise, if you feel pain, and I mean sharp pain, not the pain of exertion! stop and move to another exercise or try the modification until you build up enough strength.
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