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Anonymous
Hey sup.

I was doing squats, form was right (checked by an instructor). But I started adding more weight, and now I really feel it in my lower back when I squat down. In fact today (after squating yesterday) my lower back feels...tender. I can still move fine and there is no sharp pain but it feels very tight. This is annoying as I was hoping to squat tomorrow.

tl;dr lower back hurts after adding weight on squat. What gives.

I am not rounding my back.
>> Anonymous
are you rounding your back when you do a rep... you're not supposed to do that. but squatz hit major muscle groups including those in the lower back. rememba to breath in and hold it when you're about to go up.
>> Anonymous
If you're just starting out (which seems to be the case), this is normal and you should proceed to work out as scheduled.
>> Anonymous
It's pretty normal if you're starting an exercise, and even if you aren't and it's just a sharp pain then it's something you can fix with rest
>> Anonymous !ErY2TknG0w
It's probably DOMS. Your lower back gets sore like any other part when worked hard and squats will work you hard.

I did squats on Monday and my legs and hip flexors are still fucking sore. I couldn't walk properly the day after.

Depending on how you feel you could do some lighter sets - get the blood going. In time, you'll become more accustomed to the exercise and feel less sore.
>> Anonymous
>>313219

I meant "if it's NOT a sharp pain"
>> Anonymous
OP here, thanks for replies already. I have only really started doing proper squats this week yeah.

I am used to DOMs in my legs after squats but first time my back has been hit. I did pull my lower back 3/4 months ago and this feels like that, although I have full range of movement and very little pain, more like a small dull ache.
>> Anonymous
Don't be a pussy and do squats tomorrow, it will help
>> Anonymous
Add dead lifts in the routine to strengthen your lower back a bit more.
>> Anonymous
moar whey and contrast shower
>> Anonymous
Just watch your form as you said you had someone do. Focus a bit more on popping your hips when you come up to take the pressure off the lower back as you come up. For instance as you come up just push your dick forward.
>> Anonymous
>>313204

You might be so concerned not to round your back, you're arching it. It has to be completely flat.
>> Anonymous
The cause of the problem you're experiencing is lack of SQUATZ, I recommend rectifying the problem by doing MOAR SQUATZ
>> Anonymous !ErY2TknG0w
>>313364
1. That's not the OP.

2. The back is not naturally flat and it shouldn't be under load. The curvature of the spine is an s-shape. People just need to be sure not to hyperextend their spine at either flex point.