Back Pain

[[old] Lexams1]

I have not erged in a while because it is off season for me right now but today I got on the erg and my back was killing me. I think it is because I need to strenghten my muscles. so does anyone know any good back stretches or exercises?

[[old] Byron Drachman]

The upper body workout DVD by Xeno Muller has you doing some rotations that should help keep the back loose and flexible. My other suggestion would be to make sure you hold your back straight and well supported, and do the forward and backward lean from the hips and no bending at the waist. Use a mirror to see how straight and supported your back is while erging. At least for me, keeping the back straight really helps.<br />I hope your back gets better.<br />Byron