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SQUATZ Question Anonymous
Hey /fit/
I have a serious question about our favourite lift. I've been making steady progress on increasing the weight on my squat for the last couple of months now, and have gone up to about 145 pounds. I'm getting close to my body weight (160 pounds) and have come across a problem:

I know no one's perfect, but I've been squatting three times a week for the last couple of months, and I know my form is good. Problem is, in jumping from 135 to 145, I end up having this horrible pain in my lower back every time I'm done with my lifting. I know I can lift the weights, that's not an issue, but I don't want to be laid up in bed tonight as well, bitching and moaning about back pain.

Help?
>> Anonymous
Leg press, crybaby.
>> Anonymous
suck it up. or go see a doctor about your back for safety. otherwise suck it up.
>> Anonymous
Try this: when you start the movement, concentrate on leading with your ass... stick the butt out behind you, then let the knees bend.

BTW< 155 here, just hit 150, and have the same feeling. The worst part is when the back work of squats hinders the other exercises you might have planned (barbell rows, deadlifts, cleans)
>> Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yha2XAc2qu8
>> Anonymous
Make sure you're not rounding your back. People tend to cave under the bar without noticing as they move up in weight. Try out front squats to practice keeping your back straight.
>> Anonymous
>>250259
good advice, also keep your eyes focused on something on the wall. in our training room we put a duct tape x on the wall to focus on.
>> Anonymous
Wear a belt if you aren't
>> Anonymous
is it your spine or the muscles to the side of it? when I was starting to lift heavy, squats and deads, my lower back would burn like a nigger, but that stopped now that my lower back is used to being properly worked. 225 fag here squatting 335
>> Anonymous
>>250321
No. That will eventually make it worse