I have been looking for a McGill curl up exercise all through the internet and I must say this is the best explanation that I have come across. Before before watching this video I had one doubt if we can flatten the low back curve for better core activation however after watching your video I completely agree it will wrong practice in the long run to flatten the lower back..I will watch your aother videos as I'm impressed with the first one...
I’ve been trying the big three for a couple of weeks now, and this video is the best demonstration of the curl up so far! Thank you! But can I ask, my core doesn’t get any more tired from lifting my head and shoulders than doing just the bracing itself… It doesn’t feel tougher in the core when doing the lift. The only thing I feel extra tension from the lift is in the neck and arms.. This isn’t right, is it?
@@BrianEllicott I will keep working on my technique, but still it doesn’t feel particularly more tough for the core when lifting my head and shoulders. It’s like my neck and shoulders (?) are doing more work than my core does, and my bracing is kind of “separated” from that movement. Like I as well could lay on my back just bracing with the same effect.. Does this sound off to you? Thanks for all your help! I’m finally starting getting better from a disc bulge 1-2 months ago.. 🙏🏼
It be great if you can teach the ab tension and breathing part i cant find a video how to do it without tension to the neck muscle ty my head is still on the ground not yet lifted😅
My doctor recommended me to do curl up exercise not mcgrill curl up.. But i feel difficult while performning normal curl up as it osllis pressurising my back while I rise upper body from floor. Can i replace by normal curl ups with mcgrill curl up??
Yep...just be sure to use the brace like a dial, not an on/off switch. Only engage what you can accurately and safely without irritating the lower back.
@@BrianEllicottbracing can be done by pushing out your belly against the two sides right??.. After that i can lift my body (after my palms under lower back..).. Right?.. Is there anything else I should be careful with?(please reply in layman's terms english as I am from India)
I have been looking for a McGill curl up exercise all through the internet and I must say this is the best explanation that I have come across. Before before watching this video I had one doubt if we can flatten the low back curve for better core activation however after watching your video I completely agree it will wrong practice in the long run to flatten the lower back..I will watch your aother videos as I'm impressed with the first one...
Finally found the perfect curl up video. Thanks!
Very clear, thank you. Some online videos are clearly at variance with the directions in McGill's book...
Amazing work thanks for the content 🙏
I’ve been trying the big three for a couple of weeks now, and this video is the best demonstration of the curl up so far! Thank you!
But can I ask, my core doesn’t get any more tired from lifting my head and shoulders than doing just the bracing itself… It doesn’t feel tougher in the core when doing the lift. The only thing I feel extra tension from the lift is in the neck and arms.. This isn’t right, is it?
Remember you can also dial the brace up as you get better at it...just be sure NOT to feel the workload leak into the back...
@@BrianEllicott I will keep working on my technique, but still it doesn’t feel particularly more tough for the core when lifting my head and shoulders. It’s like my neck and shoulders (?) are doing more work than my core does, and my bracing is kind of “separated” from that movement. Like I as well could lay on my back just bracing with the same effect.. Does this sound off to you?
Thanks for all your help! I’m finally starting getting better from a disc bulge 1-2 months ago.. 🙏🏼
@@ecmik85 Try adding some "Anti-shrug" to your reps...like 2/10 or so
It be great if you can teach the ab tension and breathing part i cant find a video how to do it without tension to the neck muscle ty my head is still on the ground not yet lifted😅
My doctor recommended me to do curl up exercise not mcgrill curl up.. But i feel difficult while performning normal curl up as it osllis pressurising my back while I rise upper body from floor. Can i replace by normal curl ups with mcgrill curl up??
Yep...just be sure to use the brace like a dial, not an on/off switch. Only engage what you can accurately and safely without irritating the lower back.
@@BrianEllicottbracing can be done by pushing out your belly against the two sides right??.. After that i can lift my body (after my palms under lower back..).. Right?.. Is there anything else I should be careful with?(please reply in layman's terms english as I am from India)
@@LP55tday think more stabbing yourself with your fingers either side of your belly button and tensing the muscles their to fight the tension.
@@BrianEllicott so it's like intentionally giving power to six packs area by giving a minute but strong push??
@@LP55tday The obliques my man...
McGill says tongue on roof of mouth…no mouth breathing
Tongue in the roof of the mouth is great if you have neck issues. Try it both ways, see what works best for you.
....PLUS you will need the Grimmace face with the tongue for neck issues.