Lower Back Ache - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

MartialArtMan · 31-03-2008, 06:52 AM

I find that after bent leg deads and squats (not in the same workout) my lower back aches for a day or two. I'm wondering is this due to poor form or a weak back? I'm squating about 10kg under b/w and deadlifting about 10kg over b/w. Perhaps I'm increasing my weights too fast??? Any input appreciated.

Personally I think my form is good, back is nice and straight and I push through the heels...

Thanks.

scottishmark · 31-03-2008, 07:47 AM

Possibly just a weak lower back..

MartialArtMan · 31-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Yeah thats what I reckon. Should I do any lower back specific exercises on top of what I'm already doing or just stick with the squats and deads and let the strength in my back catch up? I alternate squats and deads every other day i.e squats, rest, deads, rest, squats, rest, etc + other exercises of course

corbuk · 31-03-2008, 03:51 PM

its a good sign your working hard.... Just keep at it mate

scottishmark · 31-03-2008, 05:28 PM

Good morning or weighted hypers would be decent..

flex899 · 31-03-2008, 08:00 PM

or if your back is really hurting, then just do bodyweight hyperextensions to start with, add weight later as it strengthens

Mrdaveyk · 31-03-2008, 09:00 PM

i had the same, i thought it was just genetic or something stupid

few deadlifts and it was gone!

bkotey · 31-03-2008, 10:13 PM

Make sure you nail the form for deadlifts! Watch every video you can find and ask for someone to video on your mobile so you can see for yourself where your faults lie. Done correctly its the best power builder there is but bad form can cause a lingering if not permanent injury. Start light and dont just assume good form. P.s this exercise will cause a degree of discomfort but noever pain when done correctly at the right weight.

MartialArtMan · 01-04-2008, 06:22 AM

Thanks for your input guys. I have always been told to be wary of lower back pains when bodybuilding, but it is an ache and not a pain. So I guess it is just my back working.

When adding direct lower back work, if I decide to, when and how often should I do them. Considering my back is aching from being worked already wouldn't adding extra exercise/s overtrain it?

I'll find a method to check my form for flaws too, just in case it is not as good as it feels.

irwit · 01-04-2008, 09:27 PM

Without Hijacking thread would anyone agree my little theory... When a Bicep for instance is workedout it swells, like any muscle, but it swells on its own surrounded by nothing so its fine.

When the lower back is worked, the lower back obviously surrounds a very sensitive area of the body and so this could maybe explain this? I know I get a little sore after deads but definatley know the difference in feeling between this and if I have pulled or dammaged something.

MXD · 01-04-2008, 09:35 PM

It is most definitely poor form on your part, both movements are very dependant of hip flexion and adduction to take the strain away from your lower back and onto the glutes/hams.

This is a great vid and I suggest everyone watch them all as they will teach you a lot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsoyH...C4DE1F&index=2

31-03-2008, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
MartialArtMan Kung Fu Panda! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 184	Lower Back Ache I find that after bent leg deads and squats (not in the same workout) my lower back aches for a day or two. I'm wondering is this due to poor form or a weak back? I'm squating about 10kg under b/w and deadlifting about 10kg over b/w. Perhaps I'm increasing my weights too fast??? Any input appreciated. Personally I think my form is good, back is nice and straight and I push through the heels... Thanks.

31-03-2008, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
scottishmark Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 42	Re: Lower Back Ache Possibly just a weak lower back..

31-03-2008, 03:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
MartialArtMan Kung Fu Panda! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 184	Re: Lower Back Ache Yeah thats what I reckon. Should I do any lower back specific exercises on top of what I'm already doing or just stick with the squats and deads and let the strength in my back catch up? I alternate squats and deads every other day i.e squats, rest, deads, rest, squats, rest, etc + other exercises of course

31-03-2008, 03:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
corbuk Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 98 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Lower Back Ache its a good sign your working hard.... Just keep at it mate

31-03-2008, 05:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
scottishmark Newbie Trainer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 42	Re: Lower Back Ache Good morning or weighted hypers would be decent..

31-03-2008, 08:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
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31-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
bkotey Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 284	Re: Lower Back Ache Make sure you nail the form for deadlifts! Watch every video you can find and ask for someone to video on your mobile so you can see for yourself where your faults lie. Done correctly its the best power builder there is but bad form can cause a lingering if not permanent injury. Start light and dont just assume good form. P.s this exercise will cause a degree of discomfort but noever pain when done correctly at the right weight.

01-04-2008, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
MartialArtMan Kung Fu Panda! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 184	Re: Lower Back Ache Thanks for your input guys. I have always been told to be wary of lower back pains when bodybuilding, but it is an ache and not a pain. So I guess it is just my back working. When adding direct lower back work, if I decide to, when and how often should I do them. Considering my back is aching from being worked already wouldn't adding extra exercise/s overtrain it? I'll find a method to check my form for flaws too, just in case it is not as good as it feels.

01-04-2008, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
irwit is realising, diet, traing, rest, supplements, 12 egg breakfasts are nothing without consistency Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 402	Re: Lower Back Ache Without Hijacking thread would anyone agree my little theory... When a Bicep for instance is workedout it swells, like any muscle, but it swells on its own surrounded by nothing so its fine. When the lower back is worked, the lower back obviously surrounds a very sensitive area of the body and so this could maybe explain this? I know I get a little sore after deads but definatley know the difference in feeling between this and if I have pulled or dammaged something.

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