An obese person who has had back surgery... should they first learn how to exercise without setting weights?

All exercises are like that!! Find your posture and stimulation points and work hard!

If the butt is lifted or if it's blocked, the back hurts.

It seems that you are forcing it because the strength in that muscle area is currently insufficient, so I think it would be better to reduce the weight.

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Targets: Lower back

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The best workout that can strengthen the waist muscles. Please proceed in the correct posture while maintaining tension in the lower back muscle!

How to Back Extension Machine

Starting Position

Please press your body closely against the machine and secure it.

Proper Form

1. Please push the equipment using your core strength.

2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining core strength to avoid bending your waist.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when lowering your upper body, and exhale when raising your upper body.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to lose tension in your core throughout the exercise.

2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.

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