re: What lifts can I do with Sciatica

I’ve been managing back issues and sciatica for 30 yrs. I think DeafJam is spot on. Avoid loads on your back. Instead of overhead shoulder presses, maybe you can do front shoulder raise that isn’t directly overhead and compressing your back. Bench press, inclined press never bothered me.

Everyone’s back issue is unique, so it’s really trial and error. But if your sciatica is down your leg, it’s due to a compression in your lower back, so leg curls, leg extensions probably won’t bother you.

The best exercise for sciatica down the legs is to stretch your hamstrings, I would focus on that more than anything.