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2003/05/12, 04:21 PM
I've been doing squats and I'm starting to have lower back pain. I've read the articles about tighting my stomach, getting a deep breath and letting it out slowly etc. So I switch to the hack machine and still my lower back spased out at a heavy weight. Could this be a problem, going too heavy too fast?
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2003/05/12, 05:26 PM
If you think it's bad, get it checked. I herniated one and have one bulging and after surgery things just aren't the same. Don't risk it...I'd see a professional.
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--There are no versions of the truth.--
Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic Park II
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2003/05/12, 07:16 PM
If you can have a floor person watch and correct your form, that would be a great help. If it still hurts after that, like Ogun said see a proffessional. Your thighs and calves should be doing the work, not your back.
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We must become the change we want to see.
Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
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2003/05/12, 10:20 PM
try putting a couple of ten pound weights on the floor to help u keep on our heels. remember our form to. always think about keeping your back strait. thats how i was taught! good luck to u!!
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Focus and Lift!!
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2003/05/13, 01:43 AM
My lower back often hurts and also sometimes when I'm doing squats. I still do squats once in a while but I do lunges a lot more often. Nicer to my back and just as great for the legs!
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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
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2003/05/13, 10:21 AM
Thanks for the idea Nina. I might have to switch some of my exercises for ones that are nicer to my back :o)
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2003/05/13, 10:59 AM
Thanks for the advise. I was looking in the mirror yesterday and noted that my butt sticks out and creates an arched back. I will have to focus better on my alignment and form. Thanks again.
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