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gymratgrl Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 24) |
posted July 18, 2000 09:17 PM
  
I recently started doing squats again. I have started light, but my low back is killing me now. I don't want to give up doing them because they are so good for the butt. So please any suggestions could help. IP: Logged |
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riptchick Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 213) |
posted July 18, 2000 09:27 PM
Gymratgirl did you have a pre-existing injury there? IP: Logged |
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gymratgrl Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 24) |
posted July 18, 2000 09:58 PM
Nope, never back pain of any kind. It seems there must be a way I can stand to lessen pressure put on my low back, but i'm not sure what that is. I have a weight belt that I have never used. I am 5'2 115lbs. IP: Logged |
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tkotracy Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 43) |
posted July 18, 2000 10:12 PM
You can use a wt belt, keep it tight. Its very impt to keep your back straightand look up to the sky. This helps with yur form. I struggled with form for a long time b/c I am 6 ft . Use light wt until you have the correct form. Maybe get somone that you know has good form watch you to make sure you are in the correct position. I wouldn,t give it up, nothing is beteer than a good squat day!!!!!!!!!! IP: Logged |
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MS Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 598) |
posted July 18, 2000 10:13 PM
You may be leaning too far forward. Either that or your lower back felxibility needs work. Several ways you can test this are: Try squatting with some small 'lifts' under your heels ( a couple of 5 lb weights, or a strip of tire tread should do). Try front squats- this is where you hold the bar across the top of your chest instead of on your traps Try squatting in a Smith Machine If you can do any/all of these squats without pain in your back then your problem is likely a technique problem (leaning too far forward). If your back still hurts, then you may need to work on flexibility more. IP: Logged |
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Karate guy Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 553) |
posted July 19, 2000 09:49 PM
Believe it or not I was diagnosed with a degenerative disk disease in the lower spine(total bummer) so I did a bunch of d-bol and worked on my back among other things and guess what? No more pain or anything, I'm squatting and lifting fine. Hey, d-bol worked for that. I'm off AS for a bit to clean out and the back is fine. IP: Logged |
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biguun Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 20) |
posted July 21, 2000 09:49 AM
Keep the form very strict, with good alignment to the spine. don't start to heavy , work your way up very slowley. On exercise to help strengthen the back is hyper-extensionsfor the lower back. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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Iron God Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 257) |
posted July 21, 2000 11:06 AM
You should have someone video tape you squating(lifting) from different angles you would be amazed the difference that perspective would make in helping you grasp proper form. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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gymratgrl Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 24) |
posted July 21, 2000 08:34 PM
Thanks for the input, I have started using it.  IP: Logged |
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