Sore lower back after deadlifts

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  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
    When I used the Smith Machine to do deadlifts, I injured my back. I haven't had any problems since I stopped using it.

    Smith machines should be taken out of gyms and burned.

    Nah, I like it for inverted rows :) I also started push-ups on the Smith, gradually lowering the bar until I could do standard. It's got its place ;)
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Check form. Look up "So You Think You Can Deadlift." I respect Rippetoe, but honestly I don't think I he gives the best advice on form, he's way too one size fits all for my liking. Jim Wendler's book 5/3/1 is good for form, as are the videos from EliteFTS.
  • EricaFaythe
    EricaFaythe Posts: 37 Member
    Your back shouldn't be sore after deads.. I would ask a trainer to check your form, this is a lift where you can really easily hurt yourself if your form is not good.

    You can also tape yourself and post to the eat, train, progress group here on MFP for form critique.

    Couple videos to suggest:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syt7A23YnpA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX8jgCFXYTU

    Actually, depending on the type of deadlift you're doing, it SHOULD be targeting the back.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member

    I would recommend doing this routine at least twice a week also. Helps a ton with low back and hip tightness.

    http://youtu.be/FSSDLDhbacc

    Tagging for this routine, thanks.
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Your back shouldn't be sore after deads..


    o_O

    It's a back exercise. Using almost every muscle in the body. The erectors and rhomboids, in particular, are worked very hard during the deadlift. It is completely reasonable to have a sore back after deadlifting.

    That having been said, I'll echo those who commented that you really need to keep the bar against your body throughout the lift to keep the bar over the center of your foot and keep as much advantageous leverage as you can.

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