Bent over rows, pain in lower back?

[dimasso69]

Could this be from poor form or too much weight or a combo maybe...idrk why but it seems to hurt when/after i do rows..when it shouldnt, i feel it in my lats and all, could it be i need to lean forward more or something? Could someone explain good form by any chance

[dimasso69]

bumpp

[paul0616]

likely bad form. If it hurts, don't do it. The lumbar has to stay neutral to avoid overloading your disc's, and it may not be easy to know if its neutral.

[VulcanFlame]

The muscles that supports your lower back might be in an over-used state.
I had a problem like your about a month ago (bent over rows & squats).

Just drop the rows for a couple of weeks and you should be fine.

[dimasso69]

but rows dont hit lower back? at least they arent suppose to. which is why i question my form

[2uantuM]

When you're doing bent over rows, your lower back is the natural hinge point. Your lower back needs to exert a great deal of force in order to maintain the position.

[dimasso69]

When you're doing bent over rows, your lower back is the natural hinge point. Your lower back needs to exert a great deal of force in order to maintain the position.

thanks man didnt know that..learn something new everyday,
reps on recharge

[Dr Clay]

Your low back is being used isometrically to hold your torso in place. For some people this can cause pain. If the pain is at all significant, I wouldn't do them. But as you strengthen your low back, you may be able to come back and comfortably do rows at a later date. Meanwhile, do one-arm DB Rows.

Best,

[dimasso69]

Your low back is being used isometrically to hold your torso in place. For some people this can cause pain. If the pain is at all significant, I wouldn't do them. But as you strengthen your low back, you may be able to come back and comfortably do rows at a later date. Meanwhile, do one-arm DB Rows.

Best,

thank you, i would assume DB rows do not utilize the lower back like a BB bent over row does. correct?

[seriouslifter]

thank you, i would assume DB rows do not utilize the lower back like a BB bent over row does. correct?

nope

[thebasil]

thank you, i would assume DB rows do not utilize the lower back like a BB bent over row does. correct?

if you are braced against a rack then its much less pressure on your erectors to hold your torso up