lower back pain and squats

[ef.fitness]

Hi guys I would like to know if anyone else has the same problem with squats killing your lower back? I weight 185 lbs and I squat 220 , could the be the reason why, because I'm lifting more than my own weight?

 

[tryan2126]

Mobility is most likely the cause if I had to guess maybe try working lighter weights for a while and squatting the entire range(ass to the grass).


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[stevesmi]

that isn't a lot of weight for your size so not that isn't the problem

the first thing is proper form. most people squat like shit

i want you to try box squats or chair squats next time with light weight.. OR try front squats. then let me know if your back still hurts.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Try keeping your back straight and not rounded.

 

[Lev Butlerov]

Most probably it has to do with a lack of proper form. Ideally, you should get someone knowledgeable to take a look at you from a side while you are doing the squats in order to ensure that you are doing them properly.

 

[muskate]

Usually when people are experiencing lower back pain when doing squats, it's because their form is poor.

The squat is actually a HIP dominant exercise. It's NOT a quad dominant exercise.

Focus on keeping the weight in your heels.

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Try keeping your back straight and not rounded.

This is likely the issue with his form. A rounded back can be a sure way to get injured as well.