Hello Dear One!
Ok!
In the spirit of clarification, I thought it might be useful to get additionally real about what TRULY helps with lower back strengthening.
Planks can be a great stabilizing exercise and tend to relegate our core (our transverse abdominis), which IS the only abdominal muscle that goes all the way around our midsection.
By activating and strengthening this muscle we DO help with back stability, however we don’t necessarily create much more strength.
In order to do that we need to do more than an isometric contraction (static holding), and get some range of motion in the game, as well as RESISTANCE.
If you’d like a further spelling out of what this might look like (with a variety of options to boot), please check out this video.
And if you’d like a full manual on YOU and how to stay safe and strong, I’ll encourage you to check out the ebook Power & Pain, OR to reach out about the in person option of Power & Pain which involves 2 sessions tailor made to deal with what you’re dealing with.
To getting you clearer on how the body works, and how to make it work for you.
xo, M