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  1. M

    Severe Lower Back DOMS

    I've been doing deads and squats now once a week for 12 months and I am still getting severe DOMS in my lower back, at first I thought I was just rounding my lower back, I have had my form checked by various people in the gym, everyone says my lower back is straight as a board even on heavy...
  2. A

    upper or lower back pain?

    Well I just got a new job as a kitchen hand and been standing for 4-5 hours shifts, I'm not used to standing that long and my back is f*cking sore! especially when I bend over a bit, i have to stand up super straight or it hurts a bit. it doesn't feel like a muscle but a dull ache. Is it upper...
  3. M

    Opinion on Lower Back Pain - Disc Problem

    Never really posted before but i see there is alot of people here with back concerns thought id give my opinion (not medical advice) in what to look for aswell as things that i was told to help i have been dealing with a bulging disc problem for the last few years and finally got it right...
  4. Rugby88

    Pinched Nerve in lower back

    Yo whats going on guys - I think I may have a pinched nerve in my lower back...there has been pain in the area/tight..+ my legs are abit tingly which is sign of a pinched nerve in the lower back/body... Just wondering if anyone has had a pinched nerve in the lower back and what they did about...
  5. S

    deadlift + front squat = lower back pain, not muscular

    Hey guys, I haven't dl or front squatted in about 2 weeks due to being sick, and for the last few days it feels like the joints in my lower back are really sore and slightly painful when i bend forwards, so im pretty sure its not muscular. I don't really get this pain while i am in the...
  6. J

    Bar Curls - Core Stability

    Whenever I do EZ-Bar / Barbell Curls I'm really wobbly and feel my core having to stabilize as opposed to feeling a burn from tension in my biceps. So instead I just do concentration curls and other stuff sitting down. My question is: Would doing standing bar curls improve my core stability...
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    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  7. B

    Quick Incline bench press question

    Hi All, Im just wondering what is the best angle to do incline bench press on? Thanks Michael
    • betcats
    • Thread
    • ages bar bench bit carryover chest deg diff feel front give grip incline lower makes overhead performance prefer press question quick upper week wide wide grip
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  8. I

    lower back issue.

    Hi guys, ive spoken to fadi about this and hes provided me with some good advice, but instread of just annoying him about it if anyone else has some information it would be helpful. The other day i did a routine of MP / Deadlift / Squats. Toward the end of the session i knew i had a lower back...
  9. M

    sore joints and lower back

    Due to having sore knees for the last few months I've mainly been doing upper body exercises (overhead press, bench press, chin ups, pull ups, dips, curls, etc) and my wrists, elbows and shoulders are sore, even though i haven't been to the gym for about a month. Feels a bit like tendinitis...
  10. G

    Bad lower back pain

    I worked out two days ago and ever since my lower back is killing me.. It feels extremely tight and its like it will not relax. It hurts to bend over and to bend to side to side. I got a deep tissue massage today and it was so painful I felt like I was going to be sick What can I do? What...
  11. NPR

    [Article] Getting to know the squat - All you need to know about squatting.

    Getting to Know The Squat If you’re serious about your strength, physique or physical prowess in general, the squat is arguably the best lift you can learn to perform in the gym. Simply put, there are a plethora of reasons you should start squatting TODAY even if you’ve never tried them...
    • NPR
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 140
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  12. M

    lower rep vs higher rep range?

    hey, lately ive been doing 10-12 reps, and lifting as heavy as i can for those reps. i was just wondering to put on size, is it better to do that style of hypertrophy training or is doing 3-6 reps with a very heavy weight better for size gains. any advice would be greatly appreciated.
  13. haz

    powerclean - drop the weight from the top or lower it

    i wanted to hear thoughts on either dropping the weight (bumper plates) or lowering the weight with your body in a sorta romanian deadlift. which is better? with dropping the weight you are saving energy that can be used to do another clean or heavier weights with the lowering approach you...
    • haz
    • Thread
    • caused clea clean drop dropping elbow equipment fadi hat lower odd power powerclean proper sucker tha top video watch weight years youtube
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  14. T

    Disc problem with lower back.

    Any body had this, how did you overcome it? I can't believe it. I was just doing a single squat with a weight of 60kg down to a milk crate yesterday, and just before the bottom, I felt a sharp paralising pain in my lower back, my form was slow and perfect. It left me a little stunned/paralised...
  15. L

    Belts when recovering from lower back injuries

    Hi, I broke my back and am currently recovering, I an avoiding Squats and Deadlifts and using machines instead. Once I fully recovered I will be going back to the old barbell workouts. My question is during my recovery if a belt would be safe for me to at least squat while I recover. Im...
  16. kindred

    Machines in gym whats good whats bad?

    I got a gym membership to a 24 hour gym that is 100% machines acept dumbbells. Because i wanted to lift weights before work which i couldnt do with my home gym as it wakes the people next door. ANYWAY I was thinking today about machines in most gyms. I know free weights are better but can...
    • kindred
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    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  17. L

    Lower back injury

    It started when I just finish deadlifting, it got worse during the day, just wondering if anyone had a similar problem.
  18. T

    lower back?

    ive noticed that i have been neglecting lower back exercises for a while any suggestions on what exercises? and should i combine them with the same day i do back? obviously some back exercises incorpoate lower back but i want to target lower back specifically thanks !
  19. kindred

    Are these lower back exercises safe?

    Good Mornings and Dead lifts. To me they seem like they carry a huge risk of strain on the lower back. What do people do for the lower back other than these? Should i just do those and lower the weight until i feel like its safe? Is there anything i can do with dumbells for the lower back...
  20. kindred

    Are these lower back exercises safe?

    Good Mornings and Dead lifts. To me they seem like they carry a huge risk of strain on the lower back. What do people do for the lower back other than these? Should i just do those and lower the weight until i feel like its safe?
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