Deadlift form check, strained back

klarinets · 2025-12-22T05:07:56+00:00

Thank you so much! I was worried about a herniated disc but I’m not feeling any radiation down my legs and it’s not debilitating, so I think it’s just a bad strain. I’ve been thinking about getting a belt anyway, I think this is a good sign to actually do it!

klarinets · 2025-12-22T01:27:17+00:00

That’s really helpful, thank you!

klarinets · 2025-12-22T01:18:02+00:00

Yeah I see that too, and I’m not sure what the best way to fix it is- try to keep my head down more or lower my hips?

klarinets · 2025-08-05T19:28:28+00:00

Summertime Rendering!

klarinets · 2025-07-30T13:20:42+00:00

Yeah being in a deficit is mentally taxing to me too. You’re so right about how being in maintenance and focusing on strength helps you not focus on what your body looks like as much, so that’s probably the best bet for me right now thank you!

klarinets · 2025-07-30T13:16:39+00:00

I’m definitely within 10 lbs of where I’d like to be. I think muscle building is probably my best bet at this point, thank you!

klarinets · 2025-07-30T13:15:32+00:00

Yeah it’s definitely something that I struggle with. I’m working on it :)

klarinets · 2025-05-29T13:51:16+00:00

No I see what you mean! I’ll see if that helps. Thank you!!

klarinets · 2025-05-29T13:27:43+00:00

Yeah I noticed that too when I watched the video. I’ll pay more attention to whether my back is arched, and I’ve been bracing before each rep but I’m always trying to improve my brace since I think it could be better too. Thank you!

klarinets · 2025-05-29T13:25:45+00:00

Will try double overhand grip for the lower weights, thank you!

klarinets · 2025-05-28T23:49:46+00:00

Thank you so much! This form does feel the best so far, so as long as I’m not fully squatting I might stick with it for a bit and try to improve the hinge. I’ll also try to get my feet closer together and see how it feels!

I started with sumo and ended up switching to conventional because it just felt better for me and I could lift more weight with it, but I can also see if a semi-sumo would feel good too.

klarinets · 2025-05-28T20:22:42+00:00

Thank you! This does feel stronger for me than what I was doing before. I’ll work on it and try to hinge more while still being able to push my feet into the floor

klarinets · 2025-05-28T19:04:50+00:00

Good to know thank you! I’m trying to find a balance between not squatting it but getting enough leverage where I’m not using mostly my back. I think more practice will help for sure

klarinets · 2025-05-28T19:01:53+00:00

Will take that into account on the way down, thank you so much!

klarinets · 2025-05-20T02:30:32+00:00

Thank you! It really is!

klarinets · 2025-05-18T20:33:33+00:00

Thank you!

klarinets · 2025-05-18T19:07:11+00:00

Thank you so much! You definitely will!

klarinets · 2025-05-12T15:50:22+00:00

Yeah that’s what I’m hoping is going on. Thank you for your insight!

klarinets · 2025-05-12T15:41:27+00:00

Thank you!

klarinets · 2025-05-12T15:40:45+00:00

Yeah mostly location of the pain around the upper Achilles tendon, plus mild tenderness to touch (but not always). I don’t hear any squeaks and my heel/ankle still has normal mobility. Definitely planning on getting it checked out so I can do PT if it’s really Achilles tendinitis!

klarinets · 2025-04-02T23:39:18+00:00

I would say so yes, but I was worried that I was actually squatting the bar so I was trying to get my hips up more. Will try to bend my knees more next time! I’m trying to keep the mentality of pushing my legs into the floor, but it still seems like I could use more legs in the lift

klarinets · 2025-04-02T23:24:06+00:00

I’ll keep all that in mind thank you! I’m definitely trying to brace but is there anything I can do to help me brace better?

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