Squat and lower back (soreness)

[ghepardo]

If I'm doing squats... and then my lower back feels a soreness like I've done a dead lift, or hyper extension workout
to make this clear, I'm not feeling any Pain, just like a burn, like bicep curls

I'm doing it bad ? Or I'm right on the point, or it is too much weight ?
extra question: wide open legs or below shoulders, is ok ?

[Riffo]

Hard to say without a vid, but your form could break at the bottom of the squat and it turns into a good morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY4gwVlO_k0

A stance that is too wide will prevent you from going real deep and will screw you out of gains. It's up to you to find the ideal stance that lets you get deep.

[ghepardo]

Hard to say without a vid, but your form could break at the bottom of the squat and it turns into a good morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY4gwVlO_k0

A stance that is too wide will prevent you from going real deep and will screw you out of gains. It's up to you to find the ideal stance that lets you get deep.

Definetly not doing a good morning at the end, cuz i'm always straight.. I think
my stance isn't too wide, I'm 6'0 and my feet are almost 1 foot and a half apart (look at pic)


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[SuffolkPunch]

It may be normal DOMS - I get it in my lower back all the time.

It's worth taking a video of a heavy set to check your form and lumbar arch

[ghepardo]

It may be normal DOMS - I get it in my lower back all the time.

It's worth taking a video of a heavy set to check your form and lumbar arch

not DOMS, and not like full time soreness, just a ... 1 hour good soreness after finishing squats

btw, is the space between the feet ok ?

[Lanjeer]

Try wearing a belt?

[ghepardo]

I use a belt...
that picture was before I got the belt, but the feet distance remains the same

[SuffolkPunch]

Belt won't help if you don't know how to use it. I never use one.

Form is everything. Video is the only way to offer any real help.

[Jasonk282]

It could be that you are over extending your back. But like others have mentioned...can't help you homie without a video.

[Iain1974]

When I started to squat, I had that too.

My form was poor and I was doing a good morning squat. Once I learnt correct form, with lighter weight, this went away.

In fact good mornings do help but not as part of a squat

[ghepardo]

hmm, when I can I will do a video,... don't know the guys hanging around the gym, I should socialize more
but Iaian is right... I was totally breaking all form last Friday when I couldn't handle that big weight and I think I indirectly did an good morning without knowing

[Ilesey]

Mobility drills, loosen your hips and back extensions worked wonders for me.

[Ralikar]

1) Deads will help that.
2) This happens to me with back squats due to slightly bending forward or having the bar up a touch too much. Having the bar up too high on your neck on a back or your arms too close and ridgid can automatically make you bend a bit. My deads/back strength gives me some protection if I mess up a touch.