Sumo squat + tri dip issues

Iron_Feline

I'm starting workout 3 for phase one but having real issues with the sumo squats with the triceps dip (weights behind head). Individually I can do both no issue - but put together it really hurts my back - clearly I'm squatting off form.

Any tips would be wonderful - I just did them separately on the second set, but not sure that's the best way.

Thanks all

(oh NSV - 3 whole grown up push ups today :happy: )

PierdoPeso

Modify, modify, modify! Don't squat as deeply, use lighter weights, or both. Build up to where you want to be. Even repeat a week if you have to.

bbateman123

Try not to spread your feet so far apart, that made it much tolerable. Usually if you lift a weight over your head and it hurts your lower back that mean the weight is too heavy, go down a size or two

Iron_Feline

Thanks guys - tragically I'm on my lowest weight, though that is 1.5kg which isn't light light . I'll try some different modifications before I do the workout again and figure out what works best for me.

rclay316

If possible try doing the move in front of a mirror. then you can see exactly what youre doing incorrectly. Make sure your tailbone is tucked and back if flat. Possible try with one weight vs two (yes i know Jillian wants two) but for the sake of form, its not gonna hurt.

bbateman123

Another thing, I was thinking you could try would be to use 1 heavier dumbell, but do the press with both hands. I.E put the weight ends on each hand and press up.