Aching backs and dodging shooting discs.
I realize I’ve already posted today.
While this blurb will only vaguely follow along the theme of relieving your low back pain, I feel this is something that needs to be addressed.
About an hour ago I was at the gym. Tucked away in the back corner is the “leg” workout area. This is where all the power rack, squat cages and other various implements of leg training sit.
As I was working away on my front squats today, there was a young guy, possibly in his early 20s who was in the power rack behind me.
What I saw next actually made me feel ill.
He proceeded to load up a fairly significant amount of weight onto the bar, about 315 lbs give or take.
Here’s where it all went downhill.
With that amount of load, he started to complete his version of squats. Unfortunately, these looked like a standing version of a very loaded sit up and then a back extension from a flexed spine position with a 2 inch knee bend.
He should not be squatting!
Basically, imagine Gumby trying to do heavier squats.
I honestly felt like I would have to dodge his vertebral discs as they shot out of his back. And then dodge some more as they bounced around the walls of the room.
Where am I going with this?
Please, please, please, always use a load you can handle safely and keep your form clean. If you don’t know what you’re doing, invest in the expertise of a coach or trainer.
You only have one back. Take care of it.
Dev Chengkalath
