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Lower back (in)flexibility
Topic Started: Aug 5 2005, 06:21 PM (151 Views)
spacemountain2000
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I have trouble with my lower back rounding as I get to the bottom of a full squat. I'm going to start doing overhead squats to help.

Any specific stretches or other exercises to do?
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Frozenkilt
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Pressups will help. As well stretching out your hamstrings and hips will help that too.

- Sean
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spacemountain2000
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Hadn't thought about press-ups.
Thanks, Sean.
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McLifter
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You may want to work on your core to help strengthen things up there.

The low back rounding out is a funny thing. I have observed it on a few individuals and you risk injurying your cocyx (tail bone) if you continue to push it with this type of form.

I would suggest box squats to work on the bottom end. Pause squats will help with this too. Also videotape yourself with your present stance and squatting practice and then start to modify your stance and back position. I'm thinking that you are not maintaining an arch for the full squat and are leaning forward somewhat which causes your low back to round out at the bottom in order to hit depth. Squatting with an empty bar or a broomstick with a side mirror can help you correct your form. When you do you will notice a difference in the weight you move and how it feels.

The ever knowledgeable Frozenkilt is also proving his mettle by suggesting the pressups. Your lower back will thank you for them.

Good Luck!

McLifter
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spacemountain2000
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work on your core to help strengthen things up there

Gotta admit, that's been a neglected area, too.
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