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Getting out of neutral: the risks and rewards of lumbar spine flexion during lifting exercises

31/03/2021
By Louis Howe, Greg Lehman
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This article discusses the risks and advantages for allowing moderate amounts of lumbar spine flexion during lifting exercises.


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