Nearly 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can be caused by many factors. Often, no two cases are the same… Regular strength training can prevent and relieve back pain. With that being said if a member comes to us with back pain there are a few things we avoid initially and what we feel are better choices. AVOID ❌ 1️⃣ Crunches 2️⃣ Russian Twists 3️⃣ Conventional Deadlifts DO INSTEAD ✅ 1️⃣ Deadbugs: deadbugs focus on strengthening the deep core muscles while focusing on keeping the spine neutral 2️⃣ Hip Mobility: one potential cause of low back pain is poor hip mobility. When your hips are immobile your body will look to your lower back for mobility. This can lead to low back pain. So improving hip mobility can reduce the need for mobility from the low back. 3️⃣ Deadlift variations: while the conventional deadlift isn’t inherently bad. For someone dealing with low back pain, the conventional deadlift may not be the best option....