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Old 03-16-2007, 08:24 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by BamaDave
I've noticed my lower back bothers me during and after long uphill stretches where I have to do the "come up off the seat" thing to power up the hill. Is this possibly due to fit or is it more likely my technique?? I have a budget mountain bike from Wal-Mart.
Fit! Next to impossible to properly fit a Wal-Mart bike.

Sorry, that's an automated response. A lot of people don't realize the importance of core strength when cycling (particularly mountain biking and anytime you are out of the saddle.) I do bicycle crunches to build but most motion (twisiting) core workouts should help.
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