I HAVE SCOLIOSE , can i practice body building ?
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Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine.  I myself have mild scoliosis and have been weightlifting / bodybuilding for over 20 yrs without any adverse problems.  For the most part bodybuilding will actually be good for your condition since it will strengthen the muscles that support the spine.  Be sure you work your abdominals and your low back.  Let pain be your guide.  If you are able to perform these exercises without causing any pain, either during the exercises or after, then you will be okay.  Finally, if the curvature of your spine is severe, then you will want to avoid heavy weightlifting.  If you are unsure of the severity of your condition, see your doctor or a physical therapist (NEVER a chiropractor).  Good luck!
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First of all there are no exercises which will effectively decrease the curvature of your spine, or prevent it from getting worse.  All you can do is to strengthen the trunk muscles that support the spine.\n\nAs a physical therapist who has treated many back patients and a good amount of scoliosis patients (as well as having scoliosis myself) I would recommend that you do lumbar stability exercises.  I've attached a link to a good site with a few good stability exercises to get you started.  As you progress you might also want to consider doing pilates or yoga, both of which will help to strengthen your back muscles.
195943
I used to do it in high school. I suggest that you do 100 chin ups and 100 pull ups each day. If you can't do that, work up to it. I also strongly recommend an abdominal workout. Your abdomen has as much to do with that as your arms do.
85791
Eat meat.  Youll need the protien to build muscle.  And work out your arms chest and back 2-3 times a week.  Do high wieght / low reps (Don't do too much or you will hurt yourself) .  This will build your muslce faster.  Low weight high reps will just tone you.  It is probably best you start on machines as well because they help you keep correct form and give you more control as far as the amount of resistance.  Try doing pushups with weights on your back(start low), and look into buying a small dumbbell set.
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Training your shoulders & trapezius helps. Do lateral raises or upright rows. Another common exercise (often used by wrestlers) for specifically training the neck is a neck bridge. You want to be sure to have a trainer helping or at least someone experienced watching for this one, though, because it's easy to get hurt doing it wrong.\n\n\nLateral raises:\nhttp://www.ballyfitness.com/rapid_results/expert_advice/video_clips/video.asp?46\nUpright rows:\nhttp://www.ballyfitness.com/rapid_results/expert_advice/video_clips/video.asp?49\nNeck bridge:\nhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler19abig.jpg
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You have to work your back muscles daily. I talked to a natural nutritionist who said scoliosis is caused by a bacteria formed and settled around the spine, then as it grows it causes your spine to curve.  dAlot of working out, the stronger the muscle the straightrt the spine.
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I would say, eat healthy, lift and make sure you get enough protein.  Also, make sure you don't progress too quickly.  You are fairly young and your bones are still growing.  If you push it too hard, too fast, your risk damaging the growth plates in your bones.  \n\nIf you belong to a gym see if they can help you, if not see if your school has some sort of program that you can participate in.  Good luck!  \n\nI don't know what the age limit is, but www.sparkpeople.com may be able to give you some extra advice.  Also, talk to your doctor.  They may give you advice on doing this without injury.
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I really like your attitude.  First of all, you are going to start with a recruiter, re-apply, see a civilian Orthopedic Surgeon, get X-Rays and a letter stating the degree of scoliosis.  This along with the BU MED Standard (get copy from recruiter) attach both \n, along with a request for waver.  Most likely you will be required to re-start boot camp but perhaps they will give you credit for what you have gone thru , but most likely not.  Team building is one of the objectives of boot camp, and you are not a member of that team.  Call the recruiter, get the ball rolling.  Good Luck.
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You can practice the old fashioned way by putting a book on your head, and balancing it, while walking.\nCorrect posture, however, is standing straight up, chin up, stomach sucked in, chest out a little (too much makes you look like you think you're superior), and shoulders back
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Reflexology:  No.  I hope that no reflexologist made that promise to you.\nMassage: I doubt it.\nChiropractics: Maybe, if you have a compressed spine, but would only be a fraction of an inch.\nNothing can make you grow once you're an adult.
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you can do this without buying expensive weights or equipment!! Just use the same technique of "Charlie Atlas" who won mister universe using "dynamic tension". What that is is this, if you wanted to build up your bicep, just stand in a doorway and press against the door frame with your hand. Now tense your muscles in your arm as you press and every two seconds or so just press a little harder "flexing" your muscles as you go. Same with your legs, lean against a wall with your back flat on the wall and slide down until your thighs are parallel to the ground and "sit" like that for as long as you can. Believe me you will feel "the burn" soon enough!! Just look into dynamic tension and see if it is something you wanna do mate.
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As a former body builder, I would say this. It depends on where you are and the reason why you want to be one. \n\nStep 1. Set a goal.\nStep 2. Set up a schedule.\nStep 3. Create a log book.\nStep 4. Join a gym. Specifically one that has certified trainers who can work with you to develop a routine that you can do on your own.\nStep 5. And this one is important. Get a complete physical from a doctor. This insures that you have no pre-existing medical condition that will limit you in pursuring your goal.
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Well personally I think it desirable to develop one's pecs and a lot of people I know think the same, however if you're of a big build then you naturally wouldn't want 'boobs'. Don't do the bench press or the bench flye then...except you might be able to prevent that particular development by doing high repetitions and using a (relatively) low weight on such exercises, but not too low a weight. Notice the chests of gymnasts and bruce lee for example though this could be a natural build issue as well, but they seem pretty flat.\nAlso cut down on fat in your diet, as excess fat will likely lead to a saggy chest instead of a tight muscled one.
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Yes you can. Muscle is an ever changing party of your body. It increases in mass or density if needed and it will fade through a process called "atrophy".  It's what happens to your arm if its placed inside a cast, when the cast comes off the arm is noticeably smaller, and it is. If the muscle isn't being used, it gets smaller to save energy for the rest of the body. Check out Governor Arnold, where did it all go for him? It's not a real healthy state of affairs as most top models follow this gaunt slim look by basically following the "model's diet" which is a diet coke and a cigarette. That's a joke! But real close to the truth. Your torso is a specially tough area to isolate and keep from working at all, its used basically for everything you do, even something as unnoticeable as breathing! I suggest some aerobic conditioning such as walking or lite jogging and some structured exercises based on flexibility such as Pilate's or yoga. Swimming also produces a unique body look. Since most activity is done in a somewhat weightless enviorment, it tends to elongate your muscles. Well, good luck.
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can you do a backbend? if so, get someone to raise you legs up and over your head and keep practicing it antil you get it.
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I have scoliosis & found out in the 5th grade--I am now 33. I have been able to do anything that I want to. \nYou may want to use a back brace &/or start practicing now for good posture to prevent future complications, but many people have curvature of the spine and most of those who do don't even need medical supervision for it. \nRemember, thru God, all things are possible!
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No you can't. You need many different agled exercises to get the cannonball look. Pick up Muscle Development magazine. They always have the best explanation on muscle building questions.