What type of exercise do you do?

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Seen as the dental profession is a "sitting profession", are there specific exercises you guys do at the gym that focus on back muscles in particular? Or do you do all-round exercises mostly? Did most of you also start doing this during dental school?

 

[FanOfCostco]

Static core exercises. Plank, side plank.

Deadlifts, squat.

 

[2TH MVR]

I started weight training in undergrad (kinesiology classes) and kept it up through DS (PT job at Gold's Gym) and still do it currently. It helps that I have a weight room in my home. Free weights. Machines. Bands. As I've aged .... I don't lift heavy, heavy weights like my younger years. Now I use less weight ... more reps... full range of motion. Due to our poor sitting posture .... it helps to strengthen the lower back, hams and stomach. Anything to keep the pelvic girdle from tilting forward causing excess curvature of the lower spine area. Keep your body weight down also. At 55 yrs old .... I'm pretty fit and experience no back issues whatsoever.

 

[herpdederp2015]

I started bodybuilding in my first year of dental school in 2015. 3 years later, I'd say the strength I've gained in my back and core really help with maintaining my posture in the chair. I always try to make sure the small of my back is against the chair and supported. After a workout I'll do stretches specifically for the neck. Just sort of run of the mill deep yoga exercises.