Author Topic: Power Lifting doesn't strengthen the lower back  (Read 3585 times)

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Re: Power Lifting doesn't strengthen the lower back
« Reply #25 on: February 16, 2020, 09:33:37 PM »
Some powerlifters do intentionally rounded back good-mornings. Many would say this is insanity, but maybe the risk is overblown if the load is increased slowly.

Some powerlifting "stabilizer" moves:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fFetUJpki/?igshid=1e85dfrmusx6n

https://www.instagram.com/p/B3BBKVchIAE/?igshid=hkiquiwblexp

Ha, big man is classic. I'd think there'd be broader benefits from a farmers walk even without the poundage.

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Re: Power Lifting doesn't strengthen the lower back
« Reply #26 on: February 16, 2020, 10:37:01 PM »
Does this make any sense at all? The lower back comes very much into play when doing squats and deadlifts. I know this because if you have a sore back you can't do these movements.

https://ergo-log.com/powerlifting-makes-your-muscles-stronger-but-not-the-muscles-in-your-lower-back.html

Unless I missed it there is no mention of the rest of the posterior chain, the remaining 2 of the chain is hamstrings and glutes.

Wether you’re  pulling from a rack pull or from the ground and if done correctly you can’t help to strengthen the erectors which is also part of the core. This study is flawed

You’re not hip hinging in a deadlift, you’re using the entire posterior chain to pull

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Re: Power Lifting doesn't strengthen the lower back
« Reply #27 on: February 16, 2020, 11:40:07 PM »
Been deadlifting for 20 years, gone as high as 600 with wrist straps for a few reps, but usually stay with 405 to 455 repping with no straps

Never had any issues with back and it’s stronger because of it