Back pain - Overhead press or power cleans?

[EpicurusFlame]

I did my Starting Strength workout yesterday, and for the first time i'm feeling pain like I did something wrong. The middle of my back is hurting, right at the spine. It is really evident when I lean over. I'm wondering what it could be resulting from so I can fix it in the future.

I don't think it could be from the squats but I could be wrong...so I narrowed it down to the overhead press or the power cleans. Any idea what could be the reason for this?

[skarotum]

Unfortunately, if you didn't feel it at the time, it's pretty much impossible to tell. It could have been from anything and maybe not even from anything you were doing wrong. I rarely hurt myself in the gym lifting heavy, but then I turn reach for a pencil or something sitting at a desk and I tweak my back. Now that's a pi$$ off.
But, just be conscious of your form and make sure you aren't slacking off in keeping your core taught etc.

[EpicurusFlame]

Unfortunately, if you didn't feel it at the time, it's pretty much impossible to tell. It could have been from anything and maybe not even from anything you were doing wrong. I rarely hurt myself in the gym lifting heavy, but then I turn reach for a pencil or something sitting at a desk and I tweak my back. Now that's a pi$$ off.
But, just be conscious of your form and make sure you aren't slacking off in keeping your core taught etc.

Thanks. I think it might be because i'm lifting a little too heavy on the press (I put on 25's to make it 95 total; probably should be around 90 but I don't feel like loading all the bitch plates) and my form breaks down from the heavy weight.

Maybe i'll lighten it up next time.

[J.L.C.]

How is your form?

[EpicurusFlame]

How is your form?

I feel like its good but I can't be sure. I may be pressing out my chest too much....I make an effort not to lean back though.

[skarotum]

I feel like its good but I can't be sure. I may be pressing out my chest too much....I make an effort not to lean back though.

As I mentioned above, make sure to keep your core tight to keep your back straighter and protect it.