Rounding of the lower back while doing squats?

Asked by: Kevin Alley

Should you round your back when squatting?

We wouldn't want to do that while dead lifting right we understand that dead lifting with a rounded back is probably a bad idea.

How do I stop my lower back from rounding?

And then also work on your flexibility on the side all right my third point to prevent lower back rounding during the deadlift is to simply increase your squat in general leg strength.

Should you flex your lower back when squatting?

Maintaining this neutral curve when performing a squat is the most important thing to prevent back injuries. If we lose it by flexing or rounding through our lumbar spine the load on the lumbar spine increases and as a result there is increased compression of the lumbar discs.

How should my back be when I squat?

So instead we ideally want the pelvis to remain as neutral as possible as opposed to rounded at the bottom position of the squat.

How do you squat without lower back rounding?

What you're gonna do is just try to bring your chest. Down while those shoulders. Stay up and straight. We come up we round a little bit and then we try to extend i'm squeezing.

Why cant I keep my back straight when I squat?

Move only your hip, knee and ankle joints when doing squats. Start with a light weight until you are comfortable with the movement. Increase your weight gradually and only use heavy weights once you have perfected your technique. Wear a lifting belt to support your lower back and help keep your back straight.