Fitness Thread need suggestions on excersises

[QR25DE-SER]

Well Ive been working out on & off for about 2 years. As i had torn my tendons in my shoulder (left) and couldnt work out for 4 months due to it being extremely painful.
I went once to Physio it honestly didnt work for me so I created my own pysio based on the excersises I have gotten.

Anyways I also have a bad back, I tore the disc in my lumber spine had MRI's & went to see a specialist. The working out helps my back, as I had decided for now not to get the fusion surgery, & or the disc replacement as I would be out even longer.

I dont drink acholhol, no chocolate & have now cut down on caffine, I drik De-caff tea.

I need to target my back & shoulders to get stronger & more toned as well as my back. Still in a bit of pain when I lift small things.

I also cannot do proper situps as it hurts like hell on my back anything touching my back area cause some pain.

Any excersises you guys can suggest for upper shoulders, and back to strengthin as well as stomach?

Ive tried doing the sit ups on the ball but it burns so much makes it hard to breath.

Starting weight was 198 target weight is 165, musclar & toned.
I'm 5'7 Plus im up there in my age 43.

Hope someone has some suggestions.

:banghead:

[KRyn]

Deadlifts, performed perfectly. I have two herniated discs and deadlifting / working out saved my life. There is no better exercise to strengthen your back and core. Also back extensions, don't forget those.

[ExtraSlow]

Not for your back, but safer for your back, you should check out bulgarian split squats. Good way to hit your legs/gluetes and not injure the low back.
Also, they are awesome.

May want to look into side and front planks for your abs, should be slightly easier on back as well, but need to be careful.

[Tej.S]

Wow, those are some painful injuries to recover from. As mentioned, deadlifts would be great if done with strict form. Doing them improperly would only make things worse. As for shoulders, I think mobility and flexibility exercises would be very helpful. I don't wanna recommend any stressful movements because tendon injuries are a PITA. For abs, you could always do hanging leg/knee raises, they work wonders :)

[zipdoa]

I'd recommend Yoga. Hit it every day for 6-months and I bet the difference will be night and day.

[jaylo]

Originally posted by zipdoa
I'd recommend Yoga. Hit it every day for 6-months and I bet the difference will be night and day.

This is true. A lot of people look down on Yoga and misjudge this type of excercise

[QR25DE-SER]

Thanks for the suggestions however I have no idea the how & such? Any links on what they look like as I have no clue ..

Thanks.

:dunno:

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by QR25DE-SER
Thanks for the suggestions however I have no idea the how & such? Any links on what they look like as I have no clue ..

Thanks.

:dunno:

http://www.bodhitreeyoga.ca/

Most legit yoga studio in town IMO. Hit it up 7 days a week. Do Hatha, foundation, whatever classes you can make it to. Yoga will be your one way ticket to a healthy, balanced, flexible physique.

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[ExtraSlow]

T-nation - Bulgarian Split Squat (http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/bulgarian_split_squats)

For Yoga, you'll need to go to a studio to get started.

[QR25DE-SER]

Will start on those excersises and will try out the yoga :)

Another question ...Ive gone from 173 to 193.3 im guessing im loosing fat & gaining muscle?

Are there also some cool excersises to loose the stomach fat faster?
Without hurting my back ?

[ExtraSlow]

There is no such thing as losing fat from one part of your body only. If you want a thin stomach, you need to lower your body fat percentage. Targeted fat loss is a myth.

[elite]

Start with rack pulls from just below your knee. Easier to keep form then dead lifts and is a good way to build lower back strength. Start with a light weight and slowly move up and when you feel more comfortable start transitioning to dead lifts.