Problem with doing power squats.

[Messarger]

After coming back from a hamstring injury, i'll be prepared to hit the gym again. Yay. I then realise that i've got a problem with the power squat technique. Now for all those who do squats, everyone knows that your back must be arch when you go down. Meaning ) instead of (.

<back> ) <front> = the arch while
<back> ( <front> = to roundback, which is wrong.

I tend to become roundback while going down halfway, and it really pisses me off. My upper back is fine, but my lower back doesnt arch anymore. It arch ******ds in a concave fashion and will result in injuries in the long run. I've tried to put my butt and chest out but this problem is still bugging me. Are there any advise on how to do power squats properly?

 

[Skilla_Staz]

Lower the weight a bit. Can you use proper form with less weight? No weight?

 

[hope7]

Hamstrings have a bigger affect on the lower back that it would seem.
Since you've havn't been active for a while, your hips, lower back, and hamstrings are not as flexible as they were. Stretch you hams/hips/lower back area.

I reccomend this:
http://www.moonbeachretreat.com/images/yoga/stretch2.jpg

 

[Messarger]

Lower the weight a bit. Can you use proper form with less weight? No weight?

Sad to say, but i cant use proper form even with no weight. Any other advise?

To hope7: I do do strecthing before every gym session, but thanks for reminding me.

 

[spesmilitis]

It does seem to either a flexability issue and/or a weak core issue.

Try hip extentions with your lower back in the right arch. http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/ErectorSpinae/WtHyperextension.html

If you don't get your old form back, see a chiropractor

 

[donjuanjovi]

I'll agree with the flexibility issue. Start stretching those hams.

 

[Messarger]

Sorry, but how does stretching my hamstrings get rid of my roundback problem? I just cant see the link.