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Stiff legged deadlift - have I destroyed my back?

Posted on 2/6/21 at 12:36 pm
Posted by drexyl
Mingovia
Member since Sep 2005
23396 posts
Posted on 2/6/21 at 12:36 pm
I’ve been really careful on form and didn’t think I was going too heavy but my back feels like shite since my workout this morning. Should I scrap this from my workout or just go way lighter?

I had Romanian Dead Lifts earlier this week and those felt fine.

Stiff legged deadlifts feel like I’m picking up something heavy the way they always tell you not to pick up something heavy.
Posted by whiskey over ice
Member since Sep 2020
3758 posts
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:14 pm to
Yes
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
20890 posts
Posted on 2/6/21 at 1:25 pm to
Depends on the feeling. Is it true pain? Like you can’t move without pain? Then yeah. See a doctor.

Stiff legged deadlifts destroy me as well, but it’s a level of soreness I usually don’t experience. I’m sure if I pushed it, I would injure myself. Instead, I go super, super light. Like the bar for 2x6. I’ve done that for three week. Next week I’ll add 5’s. For me it’s hamstrings, so I’m working more on stretching.

All depends on what’s actually going on with your back and the exercise.
Posted by lattin1
baton rouge
Member since May 2014
328 posts
Posted on 2/8/21 at 11:01 am to
My back is always sore after stiff leg deadlifts. If your form is good I honestly wouldn't worry too much about it. And FYI, even with proper form they always feel sketchy. I've been doing SLDL's for 15 years and I still get a little nervous when there's a bunch of weight on the bar.
Posted by ihateidiots18
Member since Dec 2020
460 posts
Posted on 2/8/21 at 12:54 pm to
Try using DB/s instead of the BB. That help me with back strain
Posted by Homey the Clown
Member since Feb 2009
6079 posts
Posted on 2/8/21 at 1:04 pm to
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Try using DB/s instead of the BB.


This is how I do them. I already have a constant lower back pain, so I don't go real heavy on these. Maybe 65lb dumbbells.
Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19154 posts
Posted on 2/12/21 at 4:49 pm to
I hit 395 on Monday and I thought I hurt my back.. was sore as hell all night then felt better in the AM

Then did 90 wall balls and 45 box jumps in a wod and was sore again.

I guess I’m always sore
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