Tippy Toeing Anyone?

[toastythemosty]

Anyone stand on their tippy toes to prevent your back from arching when working out upperbody? Sometimes I find myself doing this and don't know if it is considered cheating if my back doesn't arch? Just wondering.

Charlotte~~

 

[SRP]

What exercise are you doing? I'm thinking it would really throw me off balance. I always take that "one foot back" stance that Cathe uses if I'm doing standing upper body work.

 

[toastythemosty]

Shoulders and biceps. My core is strong so I don't lose my balance easily unless I am fatigued. The one foot back doesn't work as well for me and the tippy toeing keeps my back straight.

Charlotte~~

 

[SRP]

Well, I don't think it sounds like cheating. I'm visualizing this, and it sounds like it would definitely keep you straight up - and you sure couldn't "heave" with your core while on your toes. It sure is unique!

 

[toastythemosty]

I am always trying to come up with something that works for me. I am currently trying to find different things I can do with my smith machine without hurting myself. LOL!

Charlotte~~