I've seen lots of people at the gym doing exercises dead wrong and I'm sure they'd all describe their form as good. I decided to get into it and have been seeing good progression until the 160 pound mark. Less lower back pain-- high bar or low bar squats? You're squatting 160lb....it isn't a lack of a belt thats making your lower back get stiff. Worked like a charm - no more lower back pain, and even better, higher squat numbers. Soreness vs. I was starting to have lower back pain from squats too... After research and form videos I found the problem for me, which might be the case for you: On the lift back up, I was raising my butt faster than my back due to comparatively weak quads, turning it into basically a heavy, weighted good morning. Click Here for a one-stop shop of our most important resources. I get excited about functionality. Ive been squatting now for at least several months now. You Feel Pain in Your Lower Back. Strengthen your core. If your back is a weak link of course you're going to tighten up, doesn't mean it's a bad thing. I was working on a roof, 2 stories up. This concept applies to both high bar and low bar. If you're doing a low bar squat and going ass to grass or close to you're most likely gonna feel it in your back...in a bad way. btw.... wtf is " YOUR CORE " ? A few years ago when I started working out I would do high bar squats and I never got had any pain in my lower back. TIL "back" pain doesn't originate in the "back" it originates in " YOUR CORE" and then caravans on over to the "back" . Im at 265 lbs in terms of working weight and a high bar squat. Next time it happens I would suggest going through the range of motion again to see if it hurts. © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. Try a different bar position. Front squats put less stress on your back for two reasons: lower weight and more upright back. Welcome to r/Fitness! should be kept in mind, [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). Especially on the Internets. / stiff leg deadlift. What was the rehab like? If you're going really low in your squat you better be doing HIGH BAR or front squats. When I started doing squats again, high bar felt awkward and low bar felt more comfortable. It doesn't feel uncomfortable until after I lift. Stop pussing out implies that he is just being weak and can fix it without being a wimp. Keep your knees out, butt back, and your back straight. For abs: Planks, side planks and ab wheels. I don't have a video about my form but I feel like my form is fairly on point. Glues = hip extension. Please reread what I wrote. But if you're not able to perform a body weight squat functionally, you shouldn't be loading your squat. If your low back hurts from low bar squats you may be going too low. Just keep your back straight and you'll be fine. And/or you could be overestimating your strength for that lift. Also to add, People recommending belts and all that stupid stuff. Sorry bout the wall. Wrong! [–]dusters 3 points4 points5 points 7 years ago (11 children). I do agree with everything else, like strengthening the back relative to the legs. Lie flat on your back. you have to strengthen the entire body to cure lower back pain, esp the lower back itself. If you usually do low-bar squats, move the bar higher. When you do a low bar squat, the bar sits lower on the rear deltoids. As a person who suffered from lower back pain and hip-flexor problems from squats, the main thing that helped me is keeping a neutral position of the lower back by driving your hip forward (doing this also forces you to use your core more). Although all types of exercise have adorable benefits, wrongly exercise without guidances can cause serious pains or side effects for your health. My lower back/ tailbone muscles seem to take a beating while I squat these days. You also likely aren't bracing your abs enough or using glutes. No Threads That Are Answered by the Wiki, Searching Threads, or Google, Posts Must Be Specific to Physical Fitness and Promote Useful Discussion, Progress Posts Must Be Detailed and Useful, No Questions Related to Injury, Pain, or Any Medical Topic. It's the volume sessions that Kill my low back. Also, especially if you haven't trained front squats a lot, due to the lower resistance for your legs, it will be more of an upper back and ab exercise than a leg exercise. You’ll get confused because technique is different. I think low bar squats puts more stress on the lower back, since your torso is more horizontal with low bar. The lumbar needs to be be stable for true core integrity. I always do 3-4 sets before squats to get the lower back adequately warmed up. So I'm not sure what the issue is. [–]erikerikerik 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (3 children). Be sure to balance core exercises with back extensions. DAE realize we have no fucking idea what might be causing him pain in his back ? The width of your hands on the bar in a low bar squat dictates a lot of your set-up. I myself had this issue for a while. Getting low enough to maximize tension, whereas the moment arm grows unfavorable but the muscles work hardest, feels challenging and requires far less weight.. You look like a dog pooping in the woods.” This! How to Squat Without Low Back Pain (BUTT WINK CONFUSION!) [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (1 child). Search for: squat lower back pain reddit. The TA actually wraps around the body like a corset and helps stabilize the lumbar spine to prevent excessive movement. [–]erikerikerik 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (1 child). Also yeah I guess I misread core as abs so sorry about that guy before me who I was a jerk to. 35 Weeks Pregnant Back Pain Relief Pain In Upper Back Chest Goes Away With Pressure On Spine [–]appleswag96 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (1 child). "Never foam roll your lower back" This is BS I've had lower back pain before and foamed rolled that bad boy and the pain was reduced instantly. Uniform width all the way across (no tapering). He is trying to avoid fixing the back pain by exercise selection. http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/finder/browse_categories/core. And, btw, I am a movement expert. Could be form issue, could be a mobility issue, could be a weak core issue, could be a serious issue. My advice is to fix the root problem. Low bar squat, low back pain after squats, especially when I go high volume. My mistake. Not trying to freak you out or anything, but I ruptured a disc doing squats. TIL The human body was designed to move at angles that look nice when drawn on a coordinate plain. my lower back doesnt like highbar squats...at least it didnt around the 160 mark...so i switched to low bar. [–]miraj31415 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). Repetitive and/or end-range lumbar flexion must be avoided while squatting, especially with a … This tells me that you likely did not prepare your back for the weight your legs are capable of moving and now your back needs to catch up. The trap bar is a great way to train your hip hinge, and you get the added bonus of placing less stress on your lower back. All movement problems can be improved, fixed, and/or rehabbed (unless there as been significant trauma or congenital defect that prevents adapatation, which is very rare). Daily Simple Questions Thread - December 19, 2020, Daily Simple Questions Thread - December 18, 2020, Daily Simple Questions Thread - December 17, 2020. This is true and one of the reasons I stopped low baw squatting. I also have this problem, except I don't even DL or squat anymore because of it. Just strengthen what is causing the issue. Bad posture can cause shoulder pain. I like RDLs better. I dropped the weight some, and starting working on it with proper form. Low-Bar Squat Problem: Lower Back Pain Solution: Stop Rounding Your Back. [–]thesorrow312 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago* (0 children). If he has this, he may have anterior pelvic tilt or lordosis. [–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 7 years ago (10 children). Tight hams or hips will cause your pelvis to tuck under at the bottom of the lift if you drop beyond the range of motion your hams/hips are capable of. so i switched back to high bar. i havent maxed out in a couple months, and have been taking it a little easier, but saturday i did a 5x5 @ 240lbs and it was tough but felt solid. Secondly, if he or she wants to use a belt then go for it. My mental queue was pushing the bar back and up toward the corner / look ing at the middle of my chest in the mirror. Just professional curiosity- how'd you break your back? rehab...sucked for around 3~4 weeks everything at the point of impact did not come naturally. This manifests as a loss of extension in the low back(called buttwink) and forces the spinal erectors to work overtime. I've have form checks, I do back stretches every day, have tried PT, chiropractor, but I still have back pain from scoliosis. Combine that with a very wide stance to reduce the ROM, and a strong guy can lift a lot more weight. The upright back angle decreases the stress a lot. [–]Xenro 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). [–]jwilson13 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). [–]goGlenCoco 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Make sure you don't squat further than parallel. Since the low bar squat is carried a few inches lower on the back, this requires more shoulder mobility and is thus more stress on the shoulder and elbow. It doesn't matter which tool you use (straight or trap bar) as long as you're getting stronger at the pattern. Low bar has a more horizontal back angle, and for me personally, feels more like a back exercise than a leg exercise. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. [–]niggytardust2000 19 points20 points21 points 7 years ago (1 child). try shifting things up. [–]jwilson13 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). High bar squats cause more back pain for me than low bar squats do. This is kind of compounded by the fact that a lower back pump feels like absolute dog shit (IMO), which nearly convinced me that I was straining it rather than just working it. In my personal experience, the low back pain had to do with range of motion. [–]StuWardMilitary, Powerlifting (Recreational) 3 points4 points5 points 7 years ago (1 child). Not any belt will do either. Also, foam rolling can be bad for your spine because of the pressure on the vertebrae and if you relax any part of your back and it falls over the side of the roller that can cause damage. First off, you couldn't be more wrong about feeling it in your back. that can be done through squats, deadlifts, reverse hyperextensions. Squat Tip: Why Your Unrack Feels Heavy and Your Lower Back Hurts. Also aside from weak hamstrings it could be from lack of flexibility in your hips, quads or hams. Then know as an expert you should know that giving out advice while knowing very little info about the patient is a terrible idea. While there can be a number of reasons for this (and you should see a doctor if the pain persists), often times it's actually because you're using the wrong firing pattern … Try to determine if you have anterior pelvic tilt and you can search on here for resources to correct it. If. With a low bar squat, your upper body gets a bit horizontal, and with a bar on your shoulder blade, your lower back muscles are working to keep your spine in good form. For Hams : glute ham raises!!!!!!! If you want to brush up on your low-bar back squat form, look up Mark Rippetoe and/or Starting Strength. [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (1 child), OP was asking for less strain on the back, [–]C4ndlejack -3 points-2 points-1 points 7 years ago (0 children). Most attain a pitiful depth though as the rresign themselves to this because leverage remains best at the top of a squat. We have inner core and outer core musculature. It's amazing how tiny changes in your form can change the exercise from painful to pain free. Do lower back strengthening such as romanian deadlifts. MRI's revealed that the spinal cord was crushed down to around 1/3rd its original size. YOUR CORE. Make no doubt, the barbell back squat ranks as the king of exercises. Fixing whatever is causing the problem is a much better idea than a band-aid measure like this one. Muscle tightness and feels like a pulled muscle... Likely a strained back. This, If low bar squats were worse than front squats, why are powerlifters able to move such weight? [–]jk147 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Crease of the hips should be just below the knee cap, however that shouldnt be the reason for low back pain. That doesn't mean it is safer for this particular lifter at this time, however. . The way to squatting strongly and causing no pain is to support the stabilizers, especially the abs and interior oblique’s. People confuse core with abs. They drastically effect the way you will squat / bend over and all that jazz. [–]dusters -2 points-1 points0 points 7 years ago (5 children). So, I strongly recommend that you post a form check. On Friday post a good form check video in the /r/weightroom thread on form checks. They blew my mind when I learned about the alternating segments of mobility and stability with the joints in the body - stable foot, mobile ankle, stable knee, mobile hip, stable low back, mobile thoracic spine, stable scoop, mobile shoulder, stable elbow, mobile wrist, stable hand. TL;DR: learn the Valsalva maneuver and get a decent weight belt. It has nothing to do with better or worse. You will either want a single prong belt or a lever belt. ★★★ Taking Bht Pain In Lower Back Icd 10 Code For Mid Lowe Back Pain Upper Back Pain With Hiatal Hernia Chronic Dull Pain In Lower Left Back Patient Education Exercises For Low Back Pain. Now that we’re in a positive frame of mind, let’s dive in, starting with the 3 most common reasons people get lower back pain from squats. lets see your form first. [–]thesorrow312 5 points6 points7 points 7 years ago (0 children). If the bar sits lower than this you create more stretch on the pecs and shoulders causing pain and discomfort. you have gotten alot of advice... but here is an idea. A low bar squat is a squat in which the bar is placed low on the upper back in the back squat position. [–]NoedelWeightlifting 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children). Just listen to your body and avoid exercises that cause pain. This is Reddit, we all know what is wrong with him, and we all have the correct answer. Often those who have pain while sitting in the bottom position of a squat do so because they have a posterior pelvic tilt (butt wink) that created an excessive round in the low back. Front squats with low weight will be easier on your back than low bar. If your back and shoulders hunch forward under the bar, use a goblet squat to help you get a neutral spine. [–]raleighwood 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (10 children). (self.Fitness). It wasn't much, so little I didn't really notice. Lower back is part of your core. This manifests as a loss of extension in the low back(called buttwink) and forces the spinal erectors to work overtime. Get your thighs parallel with the ground, maybe a bit lower but no more. Ive read up on Rippetoes low bar squats and tried them out yesterday. the MRI also showed that I have HUGE bones that didnt break. However, doing low bar squats I've gotten pain in my lower back. wearing a belt is treating the symptoms, not fixing the problem. I fixed it by slightly shortening the range of motion, and dedicating time to stretching out those spots. One of the most common causes of lower back pain while squatting is failing to maintain a neutral lower back throughout the exercise. [–]dusters -2 points-1 points0 points 7 years ago (7 children), And my point is you cannot always just fix the root problem, Protip: Stop pretending to be a medical expert, [–]raleighwood 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (6 children). use the following search parameters to narrow your results: General Posting Guidelines (click for more info): and join one of thousands of communities. When you do squats, you’re supposed to feel the strain in your legs. 3.2 Low Back Pain In Low Bar Vs High Bar Squats At Home Exercises For Lower Back Pain 4 Right Side Of Middle Back Pain Lower Back Hip Pain Cycling 4.1 Frequent Urination Pain In Lower Back Prostate Pain Clean Mri And X Rays But Still Having Lower Back Pain If you're not staying tight when exhausted, it could serve you well to back off the weight, add in a few sets then slowly climb the weight back to your 160. Rest, ice, NSAIDs if needed, stretch and some athletic trainers advocate foam rolling depending on who you talk to. Sharp pain in the lower back could be caused by many things, from a … This means that you are putting the weight and work into your lower back muscles instead of your glutes and quadriceps. A physiotherapist would be able to determine this easily--always be careful with your back. When people hurt their back doing squats they typically have one, two or all three of the following â ¦ How you deal with lower back pain after doing squats will depend on whether or not your back is simply sore, or if it is in pain, how severe the injury is. I don't think form is my issue because I've asked a few experienced lifters to watch me and they said my form looks good. Correct grip width, bar placement, and wrist alignment. In light of this most apes are all fucked up and shit and should practice walking with books on their heads. There's some good videos out there demonstrating this, but I am lazy and can't be fucked finding them. Partially right. Squatting is about glutes. After working on my APT a bit my lower back feels more solid than ever. I read core as abs. That's really all I use yoga for is the deep tendon stretches as they lay it out in a manner as to not injure yourself while stretching. I literally get paid for this shit. [–]raleighwood 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Back squats work your posterior chain: lower back, glutes, adductors, hips, and hamstrings, as well as your quads and stomach. I took some time off and I recently got back into lifting. Rendered by PID 17431 on r2-app-0db532326e4301ab6 at 2020-12-19 21:35:41.934132+00:00 running 406fa40 country code: NL. Make sure you're avoiding lower back rounding as much as you can, and that you are concentrating on driving your tailbone straight up, while maintaining your torso angle (don't let your butt come up too much faster than the rest of … Allowing your lower back to round over or curve excessively places uneven pressure on the spinal discs leading to possible bulges, herniations or pinched nerves. [–]Bobbyv44 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (1 child). do you use a belt and use the valsalva maneuver? That’s why I’ve spent the past ten years Squatting low bar. I rarely Squat high bar these days. How are you now? Start light and get the form down instead of trying to go heavy with 50 tips on how to squat. Sorry but a lot of back pain is from having too strong of a core without the lower back muscles to compensate. TIL I learned my back wasn't made to bend, humans evolved from those bugs that look like sticks and gymnasts that do lots of flips and tucks are just assholes. Both have their pros, and I prefer the lever belt but it is up to you to do the research on that. Still need to get a little lower in your squat. Essentially wearing the belt allows you to keep a more neutral spine and bracing your abdominal wall against the belt amplifies this effect. ... 6 Pro Tips For Reducing Lower Back Pain During Deadlifts. The right grip width is one that allows you to place the bar just below your upper traps, atop your rear delts, while engaging your wrists without causing joint pain.. and how far away is back from " YOUR CORE " ? If you just did low bar squats after coming back from a break, it's normal to have some DOMS in your lower back. Drive your butt-crack up to the ceiling :), [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 7 years ago (3 children). Also the obliques, serratus and diaphragm may or may not have something to do with sailing. You want to drive through your heels. Finally went to the physio who told me it was really my hip flexors. [–]bicepsblastingstud 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). It's like the mast of a ship whereas outer core are like the riggings. Considering the causes of lower back pain after squats due to a weak core, we’ll see what we can do to avoid it. Low bar = higher bending stress across the back, coz you gotta lean the fuck over. People can choose different types of fitness exercise for different reasons. [–]heiv 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children). Don't let these front-squatters tell you that the sheer force will ruin your back - that's made up. just throwing out some tips from alan thrall about this topic. Also I should really stop dancing, it rotates and laterally flexes my lumbar all to fuck when it should be stabilizing my core so my legs and ass can do their job and squat in w/ "proper form". Unless the issue is disk herniation...then all the core work in the world wont solve it. If you’re experiencing pain in your back when you squat, something called “butt wink” may be to blame. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago* (0 children). It will also limit your hip mobility if you do have this very common issue, making it difficult for you to squat deep. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy. I took some time off and I recently got back into lifting. A a person who broke my back I can say that this is all VERY true. [–]dusters 5 points6 points7 points 7 years ago (13 children). I'm not hating on the LB, I competed with it for a long time, just that its about leverage, not about better or worse. Back pain in lifting weight? Easy fix. [–]Bobbyv44 -1 points0 points1 point 7 years ago (14 children). The Ultimate Guide to Getting Out of Low Back Pain and Back to Squatting, Deadlifting and Olympic Lifts. As a personal fan of the foam roller, I quite enjoy using it when I'm feeling tight and sore (not necessarily from squats). That said you should watch his "How to Squat" video first. ladder gave way and I fell down, with my right shoulder hitting a tool box (big, 400lb type) while my waist was off to the side so it missed the tool box all together. If you're feeling pain in the lower back, you're probably doing it wrong. And a few work out movements I cant do, traditional squats being one of them. You may be leaning forward too much throughout the squat, and/or your hips may rise out of the "hole" (the bottom position of the squat) out of sync with your upper body, which puts lots of stress on your lower back. i tried both. Greater loads – The more weight on the bar generally equates to more stress on the spine . Its sore above the small of my back… But you want strength and stability at your lumbar spine. There is something you're doing wrong that needs to be corrected. Also don't use weight for your extensions just do high reps and no weight. [–]MagnussonVoice of Reason 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (0 children). I crushed my lower thoracic and upper lumber. Low bar has better leverages for heavy weights. Just because it's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't continue working on it. Hand placement. Any advice would be appreciated and if I need to upload a video of my form I can probably get one done on Wednesday. [–]eating_your_food 4 points5 points6 points 7 years ago (1 child). Phantom pain, like fire ants bitting my legs. took some time off and I recently got back into lifting. I would take a couple weeks off lifting, but I don't know how much it would do since the main problem is that my job requires me to bend down and pick stuff off of pallets my whole shift (grocery clerk). I suggest the same thing for you. A lack of shoulder mobility can cause pain during the squat. Yesterday I did a set and I've been in pain all day. The back squat a completely different exercise than the front squat. High bar squats. no problems anymore. OP listen. 3 Common Characteristics of People Who Get Lower Back Pain From Squats. [–]Fuper-sly 3 points4 points5 points 7 years ago (0 children). Although back pain is usually described as dull or aching, it can also feel sharp and stabbing. definitely worth to checkout! If you're not staying tight and slopping your form when you get exhausted, it could be that. [–]dusters -2 points-1 points0 points 7 years ago (9 children). However, on heavy front squats your primary enemy is preventing your upper back from caving. Core strength is important but most Don't keep it balanced (do a ton of ab work and nothing for lower back and other stabilizing muscles), [+]edlebert comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points 7 years ago (4 children). 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