Feeling like a beast, but...
05-02-14 | 09:22 AM
#26
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I'd heard that mimicking the "Asian crouch" (not being racist, just an observation of people who are comfortable sitting on their haunches), even if you have to hold onto something to keep balance, is good for the back, it does me good (I need to hold something for balance). Sit in that position for about 30 seconds, especially after the ride, and your back will stretch out.
05-02-14 | 09:28 AM
#27
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From: Garner, NC 27529
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I'd heard that mimicking the "Asian crouch" (not being racist, just an observation of people who are comfortable sitting on their haunches), even if you have to hold onto something to keep balance, is good for the back, it does me good (I need to hold something for balance). Sit in that position for about 30 seconds, especially after the ride, and your back will stretch out.
I know from my limited weight lifting experience that if you work too hard too early, you tend to develop bad form in the effort to complete the workout and this probably applies to cycling too; if you go on long rides too early, you can mess up your form in the effort to complete the distance, your muscles may not be strong enough. If you're commuting the shortest route, you don't have much choice about distance but it makes it that much more important that you concentrate on form while riding. @wphamilton said it best about form. Core strengthening exercises (core includes lower back as well as abs) also will help.
I know from my limited weight lifting experience that if you work too hard too early, you tend to develop bad form in the effort to complete the workout and this probably applies to cycling too; if you go on long rides too early, you can mess up your form in the effort to complete the distance, your muscles may not be strong enough. If you're commuting the shortest route, you don't have much choice about distance but it makes it that much more important that you concentrate on form while riding. @wphamilton said it best about form. Core strengthening exercises (core includes lower back as well as abs) also will help.
Ah, in lifting it's called "baby squats"... Cause babies are amazingly flexible! They'll sit on their heals no problem and just stand up like it's just nothing.
It's one of my favorite stretches, especially before dead lifts. You can increase the stretch by pulling your knees in...
05-02-14 | 10:38 AM
#28
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From: Cypress, CA
Bikes: 2010 Orbea Diva Dura-Ace, 2012 Fuji Finest, 1986 Univega Gran Turismo
Deeper pigeon poses:
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon Pose) | Yoga Asana Columns | Yoga Journal
King Pigeon Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
Inversions are very cleansing
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
Plow Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal (good for backaches)
For hamstrings
Big Toe Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
These are more difficult core strength poses, if you can achieve the full pose and hold it for 15+ seconds then you have a pretty strong core
Firefly Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
Crane Pose | Yoga Poses | Yoga Journal
As for the asian crouch/baby squat/whatever else, it's also called a yogi squat
I think most exercise disciplines have a different name for it
05-02-14 | 02:44 PM
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When I started my lower back would kill me, I already have lower back problems, so I went to the bike shop and the mechanic told me to "ride it out". A few rides later the back pain went away. I understand this is not you starting out fresh but it is your first of the year so at least 4 months off is kinda like starting over. When I took 3 months off my back hurt just like when I started but lasted less in duration. Take it easy and relaxed but eventually it should subside I am guessing.
05-02-14 | 04:12 PM
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From: Falls City, OR
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I'd heard that mimicking the "Asian crouch" (not being racist, just an observation of people who are comfortable sitting on their haunches), even if you have to hold onto something to keep balance, is good for the back, it does me good (I need to hold something for balance). Sit in that position for about 30 seconds, especially after the ride, and your back will stretch out.
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