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alternative to the deadlift
WeCallThemDayWalkers
Posts: 259 Member
Hello!
So, I'm halfway through stage one.
Before I started, I had thrown out my low back twice in the space of 2 months. I've been seeing a chiropractor and he says that I have a disc that is unhappy and slightly squashed (not herniated yet THANKFULLY!). He said it's great that I'm lifting weights but suggested that I avoid the deadlift because that particular movement can really aggravate an already inflamed disc/spasmed back. He said I can keep doing squats though.
My question is, what should I replace it with? I was thinking maybe a back strengthening exercise like back extensions? Or bird dogs or superman? I dunno. None of those would really replace the deadlift. Or should I do some isolated hamstring exercises? Or just more squats?
Anyways, any of your excellent thoughts are appreciated!
Emily
So, I'm halfway through stage one.
Before I started, I had thrown out my low back twice in the space of 2 months. I've been seeing a chiropractor and he says that I have a disc that is unhappy and slightly squashed (not herniated yet THANKFULLY!). He said it's great that I'm lifting weights but suggested that I avoid the deadlift because that particular movement can really aggravate an already inflamed disc/spasmed back. He said I can keep doing squats though.
My question is, what should I replace it with? I was thinking maybe a back strengthening exercise like back extensions? Or bird dogs or superman? I dunno. None of those would really replace the deadlift. Or should I do some isolated hamstring exercises? Or just more squats?
Anyways, any of your excellent thoughts are appreciated!
Emily
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Did he not give you any suggestions?0
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nope, just said that that particular exercise would aggravate my wayward disc.0
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http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=138890963&page=1
Maybe one of the responses here will help?0 -
thanks! That's a helpful link.0
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