Lower Back Strength

[DrunknMonkey]

I've never really had a problem with my lower back so I haven't paid any particular attention to it but I often hear about injuries in the lower back so I thought it would be a good idea to start training it.

Since I've never had a problem with my lower back I haven't been sure about whether to train it or not. Is there a test to see whether I have sufficient lower back strength so that I can ignore it and allow it to be strengthened in my regular weight training sessions?

Also, if it is necessary for me to train my lower back; since I have never had any consideration to it before, with what kind of weights (if any) I should start with?


Thanks

[Honken]

I don't think that there is any special test. Just make sure that you include excercises that covers your lower back into your routine. Deadlifts and hyperextensions are good examples.

[chicanerous]

More important is that you always keep good posture and use good form.

[Steve]

Deadlifts hyperextensions back squats clean and jerk snatch bridges