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ONE SMART COOKIE · 15-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Sounds like your lower back and maybe core are the weak links...

Reduce weight by 10-20kgs, then when lifting make sure your abs & glutes are held tight to stabilise you, you may even feel you need to tighten hamstrings and thighs a little..

The tightening of the muscles will aid in *grounding* you and give you a solid base to lift from...

Look at exercises to strengthen *core* and dump the belt IMO let your own bodies *inner belt* (core muscles) start to learn to take the strain..

15-12-2007, 03:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
ONE SMART COOKIE Decided to leave due to idiots & and their over inflated egos Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,018	Re: when i do standing military press it feels like my back is about to give in Sounds like your lower back and maybe core are the weak links... Reduce weight by 10-20kgs, then when lifting make sure your abs & glutes are held tight to stabilise you, you may even feel you need to tighten hamstrings and thighs a little.. The tightening of the muscles will aid in grounding you and give you a solid base to lift from... Look at exercises to strengthen core and dump the belt IMO let your own bodies inner belt (core muscles) start to learn to take the strain..