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I was training specifically for Olympic lifting with a coach and the squat was always a favorite or mine. Front squat, back squat...even that damn overhead squat.
My work schedule began to be more time consuming and I was no longer able to meet a specific times with the coach. Now I work out at the local gym down the street generally late in the evening.
The 5X5 always seemed very interesting and on the third week, my lower back is killing me. I took a videos clip of myself and the issue seems to be a shifting of the pelvis, just like in video 1 of the squat help sticky. I'm doing all that is suggested but still have problems with arching/shifting....and lower back pain.
Should I switch to a new routine?
Perhaps keep the 5X5 but use front squat instead?
Just significantly lower the weight and keep with back squat?
As soon as I figure out how to add a video link, I'll include it for pointers. I thought squatting was like riding a bike...apparently it can be a perishable skill....for me a least.
My work schedule began to be more time consuming and I was no longer able to meet a specific times with the coach. Now I work out at the local gym down the street generally late in the evening.
The 5X5 always seemed very interesting and on the third week, my lower back is killing me. I took a videos clip of myself and the issue seems to be a shifting of the pelvis, just like in video 1 of the squat help sticky. I'm doing all that is suggested but still have problems with arching/shifting....and lower back pain.
Should I switch to a new routine?
Perhaps keep the 5X5 but use front squat instead?
Just significantly lower the weight and keep with back squat?
As soon as I figure out how to add a video link, I'll include it for pointers. I thought squatting was like riding a bike...apparently it can be a perishable skill....for me a least.
