I just started incorporating Zercher squats to my leg routine, but I'm not sure I'm doing it right since I get pain in 2 areas. I do like this exercise and want to continue to do it, but I need advice as to what I might be doing wrong.
My back hurts when I do this lift. I think my back begins to round out when I get tired. I do 2x10 at a weight that I think I can handle, but I just start getting tired since my endurance stinks. Should I reduce the weight or reps so that I don't round out my back? I also go down all the way. Should I limit my depth?
My arms hurt since the bar is cradled in my arms. I used a squat pad to cushion my arms from the bar, but it still hurts. Is this something that I will just have to get used to?
Thanks for any help anyone can provide.
My back hurts when I do this lift. I think my back begins to round out when I get tired. I do 2x10 at a weight that I think I can handle, but I just start getting tired since my endurance stinks. Should I reduce the weight or reps so that I don't round out my back? I also go down all the way. Should I limit my depth?
My arms hurt since the bar is cradled in my arms. I used a squat pad to cushion my arms from the bar, but it still hurts. Is this something that I will just have to get used to?
Thanks for any help anyone can provide.