Yesterday was my back day and I started lower back with deadlifts. On my third set, I added a plate each side and was going for 5 reps with alternate grip. On the third rep, I felt like I may have jerked the weight off the floor a bit too much and had a sharp pain in my lower back so I stopped, unloaded, waited a bit and did 2 more sets of stiff leg deadlifts with no issue. I had not been deadlifting in a few weeks and it feels like everytime I try to hit low back harder I'm getting red lights. My form probably isn't perfect, but it's definitely decent.

Bottom line is my lower back feels like it's in cement, lol, and when I do that kind of lift it's not very flexible and feels even worse the day after. I don't feel like that is normal pain, as it affects my posture for some time. I don't really want to abandon DL altogether, but I wonder if you guys have any tips or ever had a similar issue.

okay lower back is involved in a dl, but thats not what it's for
you don't dl / engage your lower back enough, which is why it is weak/so sore
and you're form is probably shit no hate

If you arch your back, ofc lower back pain will ensue

Also, if your core is weak, you will likely feel pain in lower back also (tight/weak core muscles = body compensates by using lower back more = lower back pain)

That's probably your problem right there bud.

edit: Also, what does your progression look like? +90lbs from set to set seems really weird.
double edit: there should also be NO "jerking" going on in the deadlift, highway to snap city right there

fingerling, you deserved your own edit, gtfo you useless sack

This post was edited by LightClaw on Aug 27 2014 06:53pm

so dumb lol

just take abreak from liftin man.
life is prety pointless as is so if u fuk ur bak up it wil be evne more worthls

1st and second were rather light. Probably would've stuck with that weight to see how it went.



Thanks for the help.

Your lower back just isn't accustomed to the workload. Start light and work your way into it.

Can you explain your lower back discomfort in more detail?