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post 1623618631 11-24-2020, 09:35 PM
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Strained back bench pressing

Pretty sure I strained my lower back bench pressing last week. Just under belly button height and slightly to the left of the spine. Haven’t been to the gym for a week because of it as I don’t want to aggravate it. Pain kind of comes and goes, almost feels like nerve pain. Woke up in the middle of the night with it once, it’s kind of like a dull pain, I’d rate it a 3. Is this one of these injuries where it’s okay to continue going or do I need to stop for the time being? If I go and it doesn’t get any worse does that mean it’s safe to go?
post 1623618811 11-24-2020, 09:37 PM
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post 1623618871 11-24-2020, 09:38 PM
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I continued to workout through a lower back injury at 21 and got SI joint pain which there's no fix for. I would personally wait and let it heal up but if you don't feel like it just be very careful.
post 1623619221 11-24-2020, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted By Hector002⏩
I continued to workout through a lower back injury at 21 and got SI joint pain which there's no fix for. I would personally wait and let it heal up but if you don't feel like it just be very careful.
Because of this lockdown certain countries are having because of corona I haven’t long got back in and don’t want to take any more time off it, I’ve tried thinking of exercises to do when there but I think pretty much anything is going to put some sort of pressure on that area of my back eventually.
post 1623619361 11-24-2020, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted By Austin317⏩
Because of this lockdown certain countries are having because of corona I haven’t long got back in and don’t want to take any more time off it, I’ve tried thinking of exercises to do when there but I think pretty much anything is going to put some sort of pressure on that area of my back eventually.
Do whatever you want man however you've been warned.
post 1623619411 11-24-2020, 09:45 PM
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lol you must be one of those people who do that ridiculous back bridge while bench pressing.
post 1623619561 11-24-2020, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Hector002⏩
Do whatever you want man however you've been warned.
Anything you would suggest doing in the mean time or just flat out don’t do anything strenuous?
post 1623619631 11-24-2020, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted By TheTwilightZone⏩
lol you must be one of those people who do that ridiculous back bridge while bench pressing.
Yeah I might have a slight arch to it but nothing too serious.
post 1623619791 11-24-2020, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted By TheTwilightZone⏩
lol you must be one of those people who do that ridiculous back bridge while bench pressing.
Don’t care what anyone says, unless it’s flat back it’s cheating
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Originally Posted By Austin317⏩
Anything you would suggest doing in the mean time or just flat out don’t do anything strenuous?
I would just wait for it to heal. If you want peace of mind you could visit your doctor.
post 1623620701 11-24-2020, 10:04 PM
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This you brah?

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post 1623620791 11-24-2020, 10:05 PM
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OP brace your core tight when your bench pressing, this should prevent you from putting excess strain on your back.

did you use dumbells ?when you kick these up or drop them, if not careful, can cuck chit up too

sorce:
i ve been lifting naturally for over 17 years, i still do all lifts in full rom and walk around most days with 0/10 pain.
IF YOU DONT SQUAT, YOU AINT SQUAT
post 1623621621 11-24-2020, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted By SaviorSelfJT⏩
This you brah?

My back hursts just watching this
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post 1623632471 11-25-2020, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted By Legendsneverdie⏩
OP brace your core tight when your bench pressing, this should prevent you from putting excess strain on your back.

did you use dumbells ?when you kick these up or drop them, if not careful, can cuck chit up too

sorce:
i ve been lifting naturally for over 17 years, i still do all lifts in full rom and walk around most days with 0/10 pain.
I only use dumbbells when bench pressing. It feels like a pinched nerve but it happened when I was lifting, I continued on that day and the next day but thought I may be doing more damage than good by going. Been a week today since I’ve been and the pain has become more noticeable the last two days. Certain movements trigger it. If I’m just in one position it’s fine but moving around or tightening my core if I’m sitting up or something similar seems to trigger it.
post 1623632501 11-25-2020, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted By SaviorSelfJT⏩
This you brah?

The amount my back arches you could probably fit a dvd case under it. In no way shape or form does my back arch anywhere near that, can confirm it’s not me brah
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