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No pain all gain: MF teaches you right from wrong, exercise by exercise, every month
Men's Fitness, June-July, 2004 by Matt Coppa
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ROUNDING YOUR BACK ON THE BENT-OVER ROW
You'll raise your risk for injury by increasing the stress on your lumbar spine. Another common mistake: moving your torso up and down like you're riding a railroad handcar. It may qualify as pumping iron, but it reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
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KEEPING YOUR BACK IN ITS NATURAL ARCH
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Bend at the hips--without bending your back--until your torso is almost parallel with the floor (you can bend your knees too), and keep it fixed for the entire movement. To help perfect your form, make a habit of squeezing your shoulder blades together before you lift and holding them that way for the duration of the set. It'll help you focus more on the movement.
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