Dead Lift Question

[tristan22]

I tryed the deadlift exercise for the first time yesterday. Today, I am experiencing some lower back pain; really stiff to say the least. I'm not sure if i performed the exercise right because of the tightness i'm experiencing in my lower back.

Any insight?

 

[TyTe`EyEs]

Lower back soreness is common after performing deadlifts. You should start out light and work your way up.



http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/GluteusMaximus/BBDeadlift.html

 

[AdrenalynJunkee]

When I did deadlifts, my lower back got pretty tight too. Probably because of all the muscle contraction. Just like any workout, you should stretch afterwords. MAKE SURE YOU MAINTAIN PROPER FORM. The deadlift can seriously screw you up if you do it wrong. A quick search on the internet and I'm sure you can find form pictures if you need them.

 

[MetalFortress]

It's normal. That link is a good idea of the form for it, although I usually start with my hips way higher. It all depends on what's comfortable for you, as long as you keep your form safe. I am not a fan of keeping your hips low on deadlifts - this isn't olympic lifting.

 

[MrFitness880]

If youre experiencing a stiffness/soreness similar to other DOMS experiences then you are fine. Remember you worked a muscle, and this is the first time you did DLs, being sore shouldnt be too surprising

Now if you were to feel a sharp shooting pain up and down your spine...then you might have a problem and I would suggest no heavy activity until you see a doctor.