Seated cable row v's Bent over rows with back problem. - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

BrokenBack · 13-04-2007, 12:18 PM

Do you guys think that doing heavy seated cable rows would be just as good if not better than doing medium weighted bent over rows, i say this as i know i can handle more weight but my lower back is bad and it puts to much stress and pain on it , also i find i cant bend down enought due to the back un less i use really light weights. :confused:

Ralphy · 13-04-2007, 01:01 PM

Brokenback,

If bent over rows hurt your back, then simply dont do 'em mate. Especially if you can't bend down enough and perform the movement correctly.

Try seated cable rows with a bar attached. Perhaps some T-Bar rows also.

BrokenBack · 13-04-2007, 03:11 PM

I can get to 45 degrees no prob but any lower and my back starts to twinge.

Mr fixit · 13-04-2007, 04:24 PM

Hi, you have a lower back problem and you back stabilizing muscles need to become alot stronger. Working any part of the back hard will, over time weaken it.

shorty · 14-04-2007, 11:08 PM

i personally would go for less weight and perfect form - so not to put too much stress on the part of your back that hurts!!!

SportDr · 15-04-2007, 01:41 PM

If you have a lower back injury, then rest it period, do not do any training that emphasises that area and certainly nothing whihc would casue you to bend more than 45 degrees.

Isolational work is all you are going to be able to do until you are rested 6-8 months.

SD

Nine Pack · 15-04-2007, 03:12 PM

You can still do stuff like dumb bell rows both at once lay chest down on an incline bench. If done carefully, you can even go heavy on these with little or no risk to the lumbar spine. They are a bit of a kick in the ego as you will not be able to use anything like the same weight as doing them single arm at once, but they are a great thickener to the upper back, rhomboids & mid traps.

SportDr · 15-04-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

You can still do stuff like dumb bell rows both at once lay chest down on an incline bench. If done carefully, you can even go heavy on these with little or no risk to the lumbar spine Depends if he cheats and twists with it lol. They are a bit of a kick in the ego as you will not be able to use anything like the same weight as doing them single arm at once, but they are a great thickener to the upper back, rhomboids & mid traps.

SD

BrokenBack · 16-04-2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SportDr

If you have a lower back injury, then rest it period, do not do any training that emphasises that area and certainly nothing whihc would casue you to bend more than 45 degrees.

Isolational work is all you are going to be able to do until you are rested 6-8 months.

SD

Ive been resting it for nearly 2 years lol

So would seated cable rows be better than the bent over rows??? will i still get the same stimulas?? (cant spell)

I think i just need to stretch more and go back to yoga with all the old girls lol

13-04-2007, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
BrokenBack Not as in the gay cowboy film, as in a back injury lol Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 181	Seated cable row v's Bent over rows with back problem. Do you guys think that doing heavy seated cable rows would be just as good if not better than doing medium weighted bent over rows, i say this as i know i can handle more weight but my lower back is bad and it puts to much stress and pain on it , also i find i cant bend down enought due to the back un less i use really light weights. :confused: __________________ "Pain is temporary, pride is forever" "Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated." :lift:

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BrokenBack Not as in the gay cowboy film, as in a back injury lol Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: uk Posts: 181	Re: Seated cable row v's Bent over rows with back problem. I can get to 45 degrees no prob but any lower and my back starts to twinge. __________________ "Pain is temporary, pride is forever" "Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated." :lift:

13-04-2007, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
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