Deadlifting yesterday gave me pain in my lats. What is the proper posture for deadlifting to avoid this?

Asked by: Josephine Pacheco

Why do my lats hurt after deadlifts?

Deadlift Mistake: You Don’t Fire Up Your Lats



Problem is, if you don’t engage your lats before you lift, you’re not creating the tension across your back. So when you’re transferring force from your lower body to your upper body, your back can start to round. And that can lead to back strain and pain.

What do you do if you hurt your back when deadlifting?

While there are measures we can take to relieve pain associated with the deadlift, such as applying ice for 15–20 minutes every couple hours for the first three days, followed by 15–20 minutes of a moist hot pack beginning on the fourth day, this will do nothing if you do not take time off from physical activity.

Should I keep deadlifting if my back hurts?

Essentially, if your back pain allows you to, and your low back muscles are strong enough to support you during the movement, you not only CAN deadlift with back pain, but you SHOULD deadlift with back pain!

Do deadlifts affect lats?

Yes, the deadlift does work the lats. The lats function to maintain a neutral position of the upper back and to keep the bar close throughout the pull. However, the deadlift is unlikely to be enough for your lat training. I recommend including some horizontal and vertical pulling movements in your routine as well.

How long does deadlift pain last?

That “feel the burn” soreness you experience 24-72 hours after your workout is better known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).

How long does it take to recover from deadlifts?

You also want to take a break between workouts. Take at least one day of rest after doing deadlifts before returning to the gym to do them again. This does not necessarily mean you can’t exercise, just that you want to rest the muscles you previously targeted with deadlifts.

How do you brace your lats?

With both using mixed grip and with using just a double overhand grip. Now. I'll actually suggest. Using a double overhand grip if you have straps. And because the thing is that is the safest grip.

Should you engage your lats when Deadlifting?

When you’re deadlifting for a big deadlift, you want to engage your lats by pulling them back and down, towards your butt. This requires that you externally rotate your shoulders, relax your arms and traps, and brace your abs hard. This helps to keep your back flat even when moving near-max weights.