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How To Prevent Low Back Pain When Doing Burpees

How To Prevent Low Back Pain When Doing Burpees

Traditional burpees can be problematic for people that suffer from low back poain, this one simple modification can help get rid of that problem.

Shin Ohtake
Shin Ohtake

Fitness & Fat-Loss Coach

Traditional burpees often cause excessive low back flexion during the transitioning phase from the push up plank position to the squat position. And this can be problematic for people that suffer from low back pain. Performing burpees with elevated handles can greatly help mitigate this problem.

Elevated burpees is a modified version of the traditional burpees. The handles I'm using are designed training L-Sits, so they're about 12-14 inches high which are significantly higher than regular push up handles. However, the height of these handles help prevent (or minimize) flexion of the low back when transitioning from the push up position to the squat position.

There is one caveat though, and that is these burpees are slightly easier than regular burpees since you're shortening the distance you have to travel from the plank position to an upright squat position. Nonetheless, it's a great alternative for people that suffer from low back pain (like myself) that still want to incorporate burpees in their workouts.

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

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