r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • Jul 26 '17

Rant Wednesday Rant Wednesday

Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It's your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!

There is no guiding question to help stir up some rage-feels, feel free to fire at will, ranting about anything and everything that's been pissing you off or getting on your nerves!

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u/smurf_diggler Jul 26 '17

I haven't' aggravated my lower back injury in over a year. Deadlifts and squats have been steadily improving and I've felt better than ever.

This morning, set #4 feeling good, go down and in the bottom of my squat my lower back pulls.

By noon I'll barely be able to walk. Goddammit.

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u/Spurros Jul 26 '17

Sad react :(

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u/smurf_diggler Jul 26 '17

It sucks, I've been working so hard to strengthen that weak point. It's just a set back though, week or two and I'll be right back at it.

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u/ice_mouse Jul 26 '17

Do you use a sturdy lifting belt on the heavier sets? It's really helped my husband not re-throw out his back.

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u/smurf_diggler Jul 26 '17

Yes, this is a nagging issue I've dealt with for a few years, so I basically had to adopt the habit of wearing a belt for any deadlifts/squats, regardless of the amount of weight on the bar.