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Pressure on lower back causing concern.

FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/08/31, 02:57 PM Recently I have opted to do my military presses in the standing position rather than seated. From what I can see my form is correct, however, I feel slight pressure on my lower spine when i do this. Is this normal as I'm guessing not? Has anyone else experienced this? As a youngster I had a slight curvature of the spine to one side as a result of a massive growth "spurt". It corrected itself in my youth yet I am more aware of any stresses on my lower back since, thus this query. Any input would be appreciated. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/08/31, 03:00 PM You maybe leaning back a bit. But yes that movement will add to stress. As long as you are not using a weight that is to heavy you should be ok. ALso when doing that try to keep the abbs tight. I even hold my breath in the stomach area to keep the "base" there tight so to speak. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! The Men and Boys are Separated by one thing: The Squat Cage! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/08/31, 03:07 PM I went to seated for that precise reason. I have a tender lower back, and through trial and error have learned what moves I can do to offset this problem. This is why I basically had to go strictly to leg presses for my quads and cannot do squats. The weight I can use is easy for my quads, but hard on my lower back. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/08/31, 03:18 PM Thankyou both for the input, my vice here then, is inexperience. I will try what you said mutt on holding in my abs as I do think i lax a bit on that, but I fear I may be in the "boat" as you Ron. I do also feel pressure on my squat too...when I lift I do less than say when I do leg presses (significantly so), which would I reap more benefits from do you think: lower weight in squat, or higher weight in leg press as squat works more muscles? Should I work my back independently more often to accomodate for my situation and build that additional strength? Thanks -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
	2006/08/31, 03:45 PM I think wrestler125 mentioned putting one foot forward while doing standing overhead presses to relieve pressure on the back.... I tried doing push presses over militaries and it decreased pressure on the back despite more weight being used....maybe you can try alternating them.... I would start doing weighted hyperextensions to strengthen your lower back a couple times a week....on top of the deadlifts or GMs...I would do it towards the end of your workouts...perhaps same days you're doign squats or militaries....
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/08/31, 03:54 PM Ah yes, one foot forward, saw someone at the gym do that and wondered why. And the push presses sounds interesting, I will do some trial and error with this advice and see how it goes. I had opted away from weighted hyperextensions, but for my lower back to develop I guess this necessary. Thanks menance
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/08/31, 03:56 PM Give what menace said I suggested a try. Ron, do you do front squats? Much less pressure on the lower back and they are very quad dominant. -------------- Iron and chalk.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/09/01, 01:39 AM I do my push presses in that manner. Still sometimes have low back issues. Front squats help. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
blue77 Posts: 182 Joined: 2004/10/10	2006/09/05, 01:05 PM fithypl3b Have you tries dumbbells,instead of a straight bar,then at least you good work your stronger side more than the weaker part of your side,or if your back went in to a spasm you could lower the weights better,than with a straight bar crashing down on you or your foot,have you tried dumbbell upright rows Instead of military presses.:dumbbell: