ABS when your back hurts | 15 Minute ABS Workout for People with Lower Back Pain

If you're having a hard time working out your abs because of a lower back pain that keeps popping out during or after exercising, this ab workout might be the solution for you.
I have specifically chosen 15 exercises that will engage most of your abdominal muscles but won't hurt your back or cause any discomfort on your body (except for the muscles, of course 😜) .
These are great for people with lower back pain because... guess what ? back pain is very often CAUSED by weak abdominal and core muscles that lead to bad posture and other long-term issues with your body.
So, try to stick with these back friendly ab exercises when your back hurts and, in time, after you're comfortable with the progress you've made, gradually include more challenging exercises in your routine.
Remember: working out should be fun (especially if it's supposed to be part of your regular lifestyle). If the pain persists, don't force it. Find the most comfortable exercises in this video and try to repeat them for a while until you've built more strength into your abs.
"Workouts should be a celebration of what your body can do, not a punishment for what you ate"
Thanks for working out with me!
Enjoy, and let me know how it went through the comments!
Be healthy, be happy, be fit ! 😊💪
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[@mattiabianuccitrainer]

These workouts need to be appreciated more 👍 Brava!

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you! Yes, but KZbin surely doesn't help much 😏

[@wjuju8278]

These movements are exactly the core workout that my doctor recommended for patients with lower back pain. Thank you!

[@Joy2Move]

That's great to hear. I hope you also enjoyed the workout! 😊

[@helenemartin5378]

This is the best workout ever for someone with lower back pain, and yet so effective. Super music too! Thank you for all you do.

[@Joy2Move]

Hi Helene! Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm happy you enjoyed the workout. Take care and keep strong 💪💪💪

[@teddyzinovieva2011]

This workout is exactly what I need! Thank you! ❤

[@Joy2Move]

You're welcome! 😊

[@mlssajlnrd1]

It may appear slow and low but the burn was real! Thank you for another great core routine!

[@Joy2Move]

Yeah, it's meant to be easy on the back not on the abs 😊

[@ashishverma2016]

Finally, good abs workout without breaking the back. Thanks a ton.

[@Joy2Move]

Happy to help!

[@manarbadawy8073]

Will try it today, thanks

[@Joy2Move]

You're welcome 😊 Have fun and let me know how it goes

[@ambientunderpass3820]

Great workout. Still tough! Just what I was looking for.

[@Joy2Move]

so glad you liked it 🤗

[@Typenine91]

Excellent routine !

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you!! 😊

[@x0linda]

I’ve had some lower back pain from sports injury, been doing your core workout every day for the past week or so. I really enjoy these exercises and they’ve been actually so helpful!!

[@Joy2Move]

That's wonderful to hear. Keep up the good work 🤗

[@ekaterinateteneva171]

This class was added to my routine exercises.I love it so much!! The only downside of it being the clams exercise, the one before the last one, I cannot see how to do it correctly and I don't see the purpose of doing it, so I am skipping it every time.😅

[@Joy2Move]

Hi Ekaterina! First of all, thank you for appreciating my workout. Regarding the clams exercises: they target the glutes (which together with abs are part of the core muscles). The Glutes work in conjunction with other muscles in the area to support movements and provide strength and balance for the entire body. If you find it too challenging, you could try this exercise instead: begin from the starting position of the clams exercise but instead of doing clams, keep the above leg in a straight-horizontal isometric hold. Let me know how that works for you 😊

[@oooooo1049]

good for my back! thank u, i will be coming back regularly, i hope

[@Joy2Move]

Glad to be of help! Keep it up 💪💪💪

[@aqg8017]

I'm gonna try it tomorrow 💪💪💪

[@Joy2Move]

go go go !!!

[@marathoner_Ali]

As a marathon, ultra-runner, and long-distance triathlete, core strength is vital to performance posture when it gets tough out there. However, years of issues with L3-L5 bulging or herniated discs every few months means that many abs/core exercises are inadvisable at best for me. This looks like it'll fill that gap. Will add to my training programme 3 times weekly and see how that helps. Thank you!!

[@Joy2Move]

Hey Ali, I'm also running ultras but maximum twice in a year with many shorter races in between 😊 I know that core workouts are fundamental for every runner (that's one of the reasons why I have so many abs & core routines on my channel) but for people experiencing back pain I currently have just two videos. You can find the other one here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnTHm4prfdZol7M When I've built these two, I've selected exercises that go easy on the lower back. I hope they will help you. Let me know how it goes. Keep strong and good luck on your running adventures 💪💪💪

[@marathoner_Ali]

@@Joy2Move Brilliant. Will check that one out too. I do yoga daily, but genuine core stuff is mighty risky with my ageing bod and tends to trigger my back. I'll give these two a go. Thanks again.

[@marathoner_Ali]

​@@Joy2Move Hi Joy (guessing), yep, both of those workouts are just fine, but NOT as easy as I thought when first looking though, lol. Added both of them to my weekly training plan from now on. My only slight complaint is keeping up, with my so-I-thought trim 14.5% body fat way exceeding yours (but, +30 odd years on you probably explains much of that). As is clear in my own run videos, I have a bit of a hunched old-man style of running at times (esp. when over 30-40k), so core improvement is where I need to work on for sure. Many thanks for your efforts.

[@Orhneeyou]

Thank you for this quick routine! I have a slipped disc issue and this is gentle enough for the back. However, I do agree with the other commenter that it is not very neck friendly, can't wait to see if you have a back + neck friendly abs workout!:) cheers.

[@Joy2Move]

You're welcome @Orhneeyou 😊 I don't have a back and neck friendly workout in particluar, but you can find some neck friendly exercises in this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Wwl6JurqqZj9k

[@Orhneeyou]

Thank you!

[@ThunderAlex86]

hello! I must admit that this workout is really lower back pain friendly,,except the last two exercises. Those two are painful for my back....so I escaped 'em...neglecting 'em this workout is awesomeTHX a lot for the vid

[@Joy2Move]

Thanks for sharing Alex! Glad to hear you enjoyed the workout 🤗. If the last 2 exercises don't feel comfortable, you can either skip them or replace them with other exercises from the video. When doing the side plank make sure you're actually using the correct form. An easier version would be with keeping your knees on the floor.

[@happyhibou941]

Agree @thunderAlex86

[@thecookingtreats]

Thank you so much for this .🙏

[@Joy2Move]

You're welcome 😊

[@watermelonsuga970]

Perfect video!

[@Joy2Move]

Glad you liked it

[@watermelonsuga970]

@@Joy2Move 😊

[@ClaudioAlessandri]

Wonderful workout, my dear and pretty friend! Congratulations! May God bless you always!

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you for the very kind words, Claudio 🙏

[@ClaudioAlessandri]

@@Joy2Move You're welcome, my dear friend! I just added a new collaboration with Elena's Barre channel! I hope you like it! Blessings of Love!

[@LuciferMorningstar-fh9vn]

Doesn't hurt the back but hurts the neck

[@Joy2Move]

Maybe this one feels better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2Wwl6JurqqZj9k

[@lidiapottas3735]

Have the same problem. Severe spasm in neck

[@oliviacarriveau]

I replaced arm movements with holding my hands behind head to support my neck

[@juliehoot3916]

Yep. I guess I should Google back friendly AND neck friendly abs! 😂

[@Tina-pk1fw]

The pain in your neck is most likely related to your posture, when you’re dong ab exercises instead of trying to do them quickly take it slow and try to develop a mind-muscle connection, it will help you engage upper abs without your neck hurting! Also instead of rounding your back in exercises try to keep it straight, so that the nerves and muscles in your neck aren’t tightened and constantly tensed! I really hope this helps because I had the same problem a lot.

[@davidvermeersch8244]

Thanks a lot for sharing this. I love this workout😊

[@Joy2Move]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@juliehoot3916]

Great work out but hard on the neck!

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you, Julie! Regarding the neck, make sure you maintain the proper form during the exercises. Stay strong!

[@dim7918]

Respect!

[@Joy2Move]

👍 I really appreciate that!

[@FluksWorkouts]

Hello Joy! Awesome Workout right here. Keep going!

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you! You too! 💪💪💪

[@juliamarsh2077]

Excellent format, thank you. Are these all safe to do if you have been told to avoid exercises that involve the core?

[@Joy2Move]

Thank you Julia! Actually they're meant to just go easy on your back. I'm not a physician, so I cannot advise you on any particular medical conditions. www.rethinkhealthonline.com/blog/core-muscles-explained

[@zbk2009]

Tremendous!

[@Joy2Move]

Glad you liked it!

[@setitheredcap2677]

That last half put my back in agony. Those are the sorts of exercises that strain the lower back.

[@sarahlabrosse7426]

Ok used to be the same for me but went to phsyio and realized my lower back was lifting from the ground and was taking on all the strain. Maybe try and see if your back is like fully flush to the mat??

[@Joy2Move]

Totally agree with you Sarah. I'm not able to provide any medical advice, but proper form is essential to avoid pain and injury. That being said, there might be underlying medical issues if the pain is really that strong as @setitheredcap2677 described it. In his case, if the pain persists, I would recommend a specialized medical check.

[@dugegg]

I always try and concentrate on pulling my belly button down to the floor with every exercise. That way your back never lifts and it intensifies the burn

[@clairesmith1053]

Would this work your glutes as well?

[@Joy2Move]

Not really, but you can try this one instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6LWknuMdtaCh6c

[@cnz6402]

Does it targeting the pelvic floor also besides the abs for lower back pain?

[@Joy2Move]

The targets of this workout are the main abdominal muscles without putting any pressure on the lower back. It's not specific for the pelvic floor muscles.

[@mazharulhaque9585]

can i do this exercise with a spine surgery 1 year ago?

[@Joy2Move]

Sorry, but I'm not qualified to advise you on this matter. You definitely should consult with your doctor first. Take care!

[@Mikasa_ackerman_0-0]

will this helps to build my abs and back pain friendly?

[@Joy2Move]

Yes, this routine should help you improve your abs and keep your exercise pain free. But don't expect to get "six-packs" without also doing other exercises and making changes to your diet 😉

[@Mikasa_ackerman_0-0]

@@Joy2Move ok...thank you very much 😊💕

[@Joy2Move]

You're welcome. Let me know about your progress 💪

[@Mikasa_ackerman_0-0]

@@Joy2Move yess....

[@Anarchist007]

Not all of them are PSOAS compatible but a lot are. Very nice I had to illegaly downlaod it and cut out the horrible horrible music and paste in a timer sound, so i don't have to watch the screen the whole time.. And i've noticed the terrible music is in alot of them. A shame, cause they are nice and easy to follow.

[@Joy2Move]

so, don't tell me: "you're selling music subscription services", right? 🧐 Because if you're familiar with KZbin you know you have to pay in order to use any relatively non-shitty music. You would also know that for me, the only way to cover these expenses is by monetizing through YT Ads . And even this horrible music as you call it is not for free. (www.epidemicsound.com btw. - please suggest a better playlist, but good luck finding any really great songs there 😐) So, first of all, thanks for liking my video but second, I really would appreciate supporting my work instead on dumping content against YT's policies. Cheers!

[@Anarchist007]

@@Joy2Move I watch your clips and like if they learn me something new, that's all the support someone can get from me.. Not sure what 'dumping content' means.. Everything without lyrics was okish, but the singing is just nonsense.. My suggestion: Leave out the music, but keep the sounded time marks.. Less work, no paying for music, better workout video that everybody can enjoy, no matter their taste/mood of music... We all have or own music when working out anyway. Don't trust me on it, but they would be amazing vids if the music wasn't there... I would have come back to this video(and some others) atleast every othher day for a couple of months if it wasn't for the music.. In the end i have to make it work for me...

[@exxs-_s-8461]

Good for people with disk ?

[@Joy2Move]

It really depends a lot on the actual medical condition. It's best to seek medical advice first

[@clarelonghurst1711]

I would say definitely not the last two exercises

[@elenapetcu2112]

🤩🤩❤💋👍

[@Joy2Move]

🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

[@rihamboukil4662]

Do these exercises lose weight ?

[@Joy2Move]

Good question! The truth is exercises alone are not enough to help lose weight. The actual solution is a combination of nutrition habits, combining different types of exercises (e.g. strength, cardio, etc.), sleep and other factors (like genetics and metabolic rate). There's no magic exercise or pill to get you there. Just discipline and commitment 😉

[@footy_editz_710]

Does it work for men???

[@Joy2Move]

Why shouldn't it ? 😅 It's not like we're different species

[@WiThpoison]

plank is not good for low back pain

[@conflictmagazine5412]

Good workout but that awful music,,yikes!!

[@Joy2Move]

😕 I wish I could use any music I like on KZbin but it's not possible unfortunately. I'm glad you enjoyed the workout

[@conflictmagazine5412]

@@Joy2Move i certainly did, im on my third day of it and the burn is amazing so i know its working. Thank you.

[@kevinbergman6830]

What is your most efficient core routine that you would recommend to a jiujitsu athlete? :)

[@Joy2Move]

Hi Kevin! You could try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5DZYod8gdiZfac Let me know how it went! 💪