Passing this tip along....(squats)

[squatpuke]

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If I don't warm up properly (especially hammies), my lower back goes into brutal spasms when squats get heavy. Almost causing me to entirely stop the workout.

Usually (when it DOES happen), I just go slower, and really stretch, but the spasms don't really stop...just get a bit less severe.

Obviously my goal is to NOT get them at all, but tonight I got them...so I tried something new and used one of those stiff, foam rollers in the aerobic area, rolling my lower back over several times, several minutes...it REALLY HELPED. It was amazing.

Anyway, just thought I pass this along to anyone else interested....

I think on leg-day, I'll incorporate these into my stretch routine. See pic below...

 

[Big_BK]

Foam rollers rock!

 

[SouthernLord]

Foam rollers rock!

I always roll my hips, abductors, piriformis, and scapula/upper back pre workout. Keeps me mobile and pain fee. For the most part lol.

 

[bruce9241]

I find the big rubber balls work very well for stretching your back. I have one in my room I use to stretch before heading to the gym. You can roll front to back then side to side. It gives you a great stretch and you feel wonderful afterwards.