Back before legs

Verne · 09-03-2007, 05:33 PM

Mid way through Squat session I'll get a gradually increasing pain in the lower back particularly on the left hand side. Its not muscle pull or trapped nerve its simply fatigue! I'm sure there is more in my legs but I cant get it out due to the fatigued back.. Presumably my sqatting form is suspect...any hints and tips on form? Verne

razg · 09-03-2007, 08:21 PM

How's your deadlift strength in comparison with squat?

crazycal1 · 09-03-2007, 10:00 PM

first thing that springs to mind is to use less range of motion which may agree more with your back-as it does mine

beequeth · 09-03-2007, 10:43 PM

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago, and as you said, it didnt feel like a regular strain or pull.

Since then I started using a wide lifting belt pulled as tight as possible helps to maintain better back posture and encourage the legs to do the work.

Works for me

**LeeB** · 10-03-2007, 05:26 PM

hard to say exactly what it is in my opinion. a guess would be your overstretching that muscle during the movement. stretch your back thoroughly BEFORE your session so any load put onto it isnt hitting a cold muscle as such. and get someone experienced to check out your form.... then make changes from there.

09-03-2007, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Verne Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 67 Rep Power:	Back before legs Mid way through Squat session I'll get a gradually increasing pain in the lower back particularly on the left hand side. Its not muscle pull or trapped nerve its simply fatigue! I'm sure there is more in my legs but I cant get it out due to the fatigued back.. Presumably my sqatting form is suspect...any hints and tips on form? Verne

09-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 887 Rep Power:	Re: Back before legs How's your deadlift strength in comparison with squat?

09-03-2007, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,863 Rep Power:	Re: Back before legs first thing that springs to mind is to use less range of motion which may agree more with your back-as it does mine ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

09-03-2007, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
beequeth Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wales Posts: 18 Rep Power:	Re: Back before legs I had a similar problem a few weeks ago, and as you said, it didnt feel like a regular strain or pull. Since then I started using a wide lifting belt pulled as tight as possible helps to maintain better back posture and encourage the legs to do the work. Works for me

10-03-2007, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,931 Rep Power:	Re: Back before legs hard to say exactly what it is in my opinion. a guess would be your overstretching that muscle during the movement. stretch your back thoroughly BEFORE your session so any load put onto it isnt hitting a cold muscle as such. and get someone experienced to check out your form.... then make changes from there. ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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