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post 1640547343 06-09-2021, 06:59 PM
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I don't think my body can handle lifting heavy anymore.

Anytime I try to push my body on say 90% of my 1rm on squats, deads, or rack pulls my hip flexors/ lower back always hurt. I don't know what it is. Last time I did rack pulls I worked up to 550 and finished the rep and immediately after I had a shooting pain in my lower back. Had to stop lifting for a week and heal up.

Yesterday doing squats warming up. Working my way up and hit 345 easily but as soon as I finished that set I started getting that pain again. I feel like I should get it looked at, but I don't know who I should go and see. I love moving heavy weight but it's getting to the point where I don't even want to try and go above 300 on anything.
post 1640547363 06-09-2021, 06:59 PM
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all about the face anyway
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post 1640547443 06-09-2021, 07:02 PM
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Future me would tell young me never to do stupid chit like squats, deadlifts, and standing military press. Not worth at all what it does to your back in the long run after many years.
post 1640547453 06-09-2021, 07:02 PM
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Do Yoga (Dead Fkn SRS)



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See a Chiropractor
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post 1640547513 06-09-2021, 07:02 PM
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You got the scoliosis?
post 1640547593 06-09-2021, 07:03 PM
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post 1640547793 06-09-2021, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted By expert701⏩
all about the face anyway
True
Originally Posted By gainslit⏩
Future me would tell young me never to do stupid chit like squats, deadlifts, and standing military press. Not worth at all what it does to your back in the long run after many years.
I would tell my 18 year old self to learn to properly deadlift. I used to be able to pull crazy weight with **** form. It's catching up now.
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Do Yoga (Dead Fkn SRS)



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I incorporate yoga into my stretching. I'VE always wanted to try a chiropractor but I hear differing opinions.
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You got the scoliosis?
no
post 1640547813 06-09-2021, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted By Silencespeaks⏩
There is no point to lifting heavy anyway.
I love lifting heavy

I love it in BJJ when someone gets on top of me and I just bench press a much bigger person off of me.

The Olympic lifts have definitely helped with the explosion for takedowns and lifting people up then slamming them. Or grabbing someones Gi and flipping them.
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post 1640547883 06-09-2021, 07:09 PM
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risk to reward ratio changes as you age so I kind of agree
post 1640548293 06-09-2021, 07:16 PM
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Rotate weeks between heavier and then more moderate weight with higher reps. Your joints will thank you
post 1640548403 06-09-2021, 07:18 PM
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Does it hurt when you walk?

I’m curious if it’s sciatica.
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post 1640548683 06-09-2021, 07:23 PM
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What age are you?

Just move on to bodybuilding and calisthenics rather than power lifter chit. You have a small waist and bodybuilders with smaller waists always get lower back chit.

Like Eddie Hall. how can you have abs and still look this chit and blocky?

post 1640548723 06-09-2021, 07:24 PM
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Feels bro. We flew too close to the sun.

I've been exploring other avenues. Climbing. (JUST LOL @ a big mfker like me trying to climb). Triathlon ect.

It's refreshing not taking myself and numbers so seriously. I know my body feels better.
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post 1640548743 06-09-2021, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted By iloveus⏩
I love lifting heavy

I love it in BJJ when someone gets on top of me and I just bench press a much bigger person off of me.

The Olympic lifts have definitely helped with the explosion for takedowns and lifting people up then slamming them. Or grabbing someones Gi and flipping them.
Functional strength is a great thing to have.
Originally Posted By WeBoutDat⏩
risk to reward ratio changes as you age so I kind of agree
unfortunately it's true.
Originally Posted By ezmac31⏩
Rotate weeks between heavier and then more moderate weight with higher reps. Your joints will thank you
I do I barely lift heavy but whenever I really push it I get this pain and then it disappears.
Originally Posted By illriginalized⏩
Does it hurt when you walk?

I’m curious if it’s sciatica.
um it hurts more when i walk. Doesn't hurt as bad sitting down.
post 1640549043 06-09-2021, 07:30 PM
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Those exercises you mentioned are hardest to my lower back.

Can you try to do front squats instead for a while?
post 1640549153 06-09-2021, 07:32 PM
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I turn 32 in a couple weeks and don't touch deads, squats, or bb bench due to injuries and joint issues. Sucks man. Definitely do not ignore your pain and try to push through.
post 1640549243 06-09-2021, 07:33 PM
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Take a couple weeks off from working out/going to the gym and give your body some time to recover. Then go back at it, and if you still have the same problem then see a Doctor.
post 1640549733 06-09-2021, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted By MilkforBrains⏩
What age are you?

Just move on to bodybuilding and calisthenics rather than power lifter chit. You have a small waist and bodybuilders with smaller waists always get lower back chit.

Like Eddie Hall. how can you have abs and still look this chit and blocky?

Yeah I may just have to drop the weight and really focus on the mind muscle connection and make every single rep count.
Originally Posted By TugOfPeace⏩
you need to foam roll your hamstrings/glutes/piriformis/lower back with a hard spiky foam roller prior to your lifting
I'm guilty of never really doing this beforehand.
Originally Posted By Cass40⏩
Those exercises you mentioned are hardest to my lower back.

Can you try to do front squats instead for a while?
I do front squats on my day 2 leg day and never have issues.
Originally Posted By Cser⏩
I turn 32 in a couple weeks and don't touch deads, squats, or bb bench due to injuries and joint issues. Sucks man. Definitely do not ignore your pain and try to push through.
Yeah im about to be 30 and I just feel that father time is catching up to me in this regard.
post 1640549963 06-09-2021, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted By Cser⏩
I turn 32 in a couple weeks and don't touch deads, squats, or bb bench due to injuries and joint issues. Sucks man. Definitely do not ignore your pain and try to push through.
do you still look like your avi? i am confusion
post 1640550363 06-09-2021, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted By ItsJamesthefin⏩
um it hurts more when i walk. Doesn't hurt as bad sitting down.
It could be sciatica.
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post 1640550543 06-09-2021, 07:56 PM
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Yeah just turned 30 and starting to have joint pain, mainly in elbows from weighted pull ups.
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Once I hit my 30s I felt a slow down in my recovery time.

By my mid 30s I could still have great output and still lift heavy but I realize it wasn't worth the price to deal with DOMS plus life gets in the way.

In my late 30s I still train at least 3x a week and incorporate Olympic lifts which are technical and scalable lifts that offer me a great athletic benefit.

I've also reconsidered doing more metabolic conditioning, cardio, and I've done yoga with my gf a few times but I should do it more.

IMO you should redefine your fitness goals if you're hitting a roadblock or take some time off.
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
do you still look like your avi? i am confusion
I've been maintaining the same look for a decade. Pretty open about my gear usage.
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I know mobility routines pre-lifting have fallen out of style but that chit legit keeps me bulletproof srs

T-spine extensions on a hard roller
IT-band rolling
10 hip circles in each direction
10 shoulder circles in each direction

Works every time I remember to do it
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This is the one thing I miss about working out in a commercial gym. Way less injuries when I was using a lot more machines vs. all free weights at home.
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post 1640551373 06-09-2021, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted By Silencespeaks⏩
Yep OP’s body needs a few weeks off and complete rest but ofc he’s not mentally able to handle that. Gymcels when will they learn.

Listen to your body op otherwise it will eventually force you to.
I'm going to the beach in a week and a half. Ill deload until I get back. In the meantime I'll do some foam rolling and mobility work.
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Originally Posted By iloveus⏩
Do Yoga (Dead Fkn SRS)



Get massages

See a Chiropractor
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my serious response though is it is likely one of these:

weak glutes, the number one factor attributed to lower back pain. Strengthen them back up and work on bracing with the glutes.

Water retention, water retention in the lower back can cause very painful lower back pumps and spasms.

Anterior pelvic tilt, tight hip flexors and psoas leading you to put undue stress on the lumbar
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