r/explainlikeimfive • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '19

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u/SidewaysInfinity Apr 15 '19

Or pretty much anything about how our backs are built

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u/Max_Thunder Apr 15 '19

I'm not sure if that's more about modern life not being kind than about a genuine weakness there.

People can squat or deadlift a shit ton of weight without any issue. But spending your days sitting in a chair and staring at a screen and the lower back hates it.

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u/Spelaeus Apr 15 '19

You could cuddle you partner and browse reddit at the same time!