Squatting and back injury

[ZachGian]

Sorry, I asked this question before but I can't find the thread again.

Anyways, is it natural to have lower back spine pain, for a minute or two, or even less, after squatting? I think my form is pretty good, but everytime I rack the bar it hurts just a little for a minute or two. Is it just because as weights get heavier it bears down on your spine or is it something to do with form? I try to keep a tensed back through all of it. Thanks a lot.

[mjemirzian]

No you should not feel any pain in your lower back or your knees. Your lower back and knees should only be slightly warm in temperature while your glutes, quads, hips, and hams should be much warmer because they did the majority of the work.

Use less weight and better form.

[Phil78]

Sorry, I asked this question before but I can't find the thread again.

Anyways, is it natural to have lower back spine pain, for a minute or two, or even less, after squatting? I think my form is pretty good, but everytime I rack the bar it hurts just a little for a minute or two. Is it just because as weights get heavier it bears down on your spine or is it something to do with form? I try to keep a tensed back through all of it. Thanks a lot.

I dont think there is any way to not use your lower back AT ALL in a barbell squat, but we just try to use it as little as possible. I have chronic lower back pain, and everytime i go back to squats, even with perfect form, my lower back hurts

[eliasmavs99]

How much are you repping with?

[dark_man812]

I had back surgery last year, and I still feel pain in my lower back from time to time. Last week I had 315 on the bar and hurt my back on the way down. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. My back still hurts, and 275 is as heavy as I can go without feeling pain.

[eliasmavs99]

A nice lifting belt might mitigate the problem to a degree, or atleast keep it from getting worse.

[Alfz]

I also have this problem.. Been there for a while =[