posted Thu, 09/13/2012 - 21:03
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everytime i deadlift no matter how much weight i put on it my lower back gets really pumped and can barely walk after each set, does anyone know how to stop this? my form is pretty good
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I get this problem when I get too low.
Do you make full straighten at the top? This might be the problem too.
Usually my lower back gets more pumped when doing squats than deadlifts because of what I call the "hinge" effect when going very low on squats. Where just at the way bottom of the squat the lower back does a slight forward back movement. This shouldn't happen when doing dead lifts though, that would mean your starting your dead-lift movement with your back and not your legs, or perhaps you have shorter arms which are keeping you over the bar too much in the beginning causing your lower back to do the initial movement from the floor.
Whats your max DL? verse squat?
unless your just getting super pumps from the gear I'd definitely check your form or consider throwing a plate or 2 underneath each side to raise the bar start point.
1jakd_hipyFor me that was my first sign I had a herniated disc at L-5 s-1, shortly after it began my back started getting extreme pumps and my legs would go numb from normal everyday activity. Not saying this is what's happening to you but just food for thought. What type of dead lifts are you doing?
Volume at low weight could help. Try this. 10 sets of 10 reps at a very low weight. Add 5lbs per week. In no time you should be gaining strength!
I agree with fast, it could be form.. I'm at 6ft and there's no way in hell I can go as low as my buddies that are shorter without putting to much strain on it.. IF your lower back is weaker than the other supporting muscles then you should ease it into deadlifts, pick a weight it can handle without being strained.. You do NOT want to chance hurting your back. It's not that uncommon for other muscles to gain faster than others..
No offence.....weaker muscles fatigue first. Lower back is naturally going to get that punishment first. Is it possible to not go as low...if you're tall? Or adding wide waiste belt helps. Problem with constant use of belt is those muscles can weaken.
what do u mean not go as low? im 6'1 so maybe thats why.
i can do 350 for reps but im trying with lower weight and still get the same problem, i will try to buy a belt and see if that helps
Being tall adds in the tail dip. The squat racks....adjust the bars so you have your good form but not stressing the lowet back. Old lifting coach also screamed "tuck those tails!" Meaning at end of lift don't rock that pelvis back. Keep aligned and let the big muscles control the top. The belt has drawbacks of locking your torso for support so the weaker muscles wont get the pump. Alternate if the belts chosen so you're building but not overworking. Back pumps are nasty.