Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : March 20, 2017, 1:42 PM
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You spend hours at the gym, and yet your back isn't as toned and strong as you want it to be. While your back is the toughest part of your body to transform, other factors could be busting your back workout. Hear it out from Ganesh Sapkal, fitness expert, Gold's Gym India.
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You have a bad posture: When you spend your days hunched over a desk at work, your back muscles gradually stretch out and adapt to sitting in a curved position. So sitting up straight and keeping proper form can seem like hard work even when you are exercising. This can stop you from getting results.
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You do not work every back muscle: While shoulder press, bench press and curls are great to work your back, you must also perform other upper and lower body exercises to target all the muscles of your back. Dedicate some time to other exercises in your workout routine to target all the muscles of your back. Focus on multi-joint exercises like bent over rows and deadlifts.
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You lift light weights: Yes, you must challenge your muscles to a specific number of sets and repetitions. But lifting a heavy enough weight that you fatigue after eight to 12 repetitions can give you better results. Do not worry, lifting heavy weights will not bulk you up.
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You perform the same exercise every day: Doing the same exercises over and over again will not yield results. Switch your routine on a regular basis to work the muscles of your back and get better results. There are hundreds of back exercises. Keep your routine functional by changing it more often.
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At least 7-9 hours of sleep every night. This will help in supporting thyroid function and weight control.
