I'm sure other people have this problem as well, so I figured someone might have suggestions...
How on earth do you work on strengthening your abs without overworking your back/shoulders?????
I have never been able to figure this one out. I also have hypermobility in my back but there's gotta be some way!
Obviously I am not looking for a sixpack here but just some strengthening of my core that will help with all my other movements and just daily life. But nothing seems to work...
I can't do crunches or pilates moves without ending up relying on my back/ shoulder muscles. Even when I really concentrate super hard I can only do about 3 reps without resorting to back and shoulders again. It's so frustrating!
I have a few moves I was taught by a physical therapist to do just small isometric contractions of the abs but I don't feel they are especially strengthening. I am going to be working with a new PT soon (I hope, if my insurance cooperates) and I hope to work with a trainer in the near future... in the meantime...
does anyone have any suggestions???