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Could you share more about what happened? How much were you lifting (was it close to your max) and do you feel like your form was correct?
by nojs 3y ago
Could you share more about what happened? How much were you lifting (was it close to your max) and do you feel like your form was correct?
- stavros 3y agoIt's 15 years ago now, but I was increasing my weight by 2.5 kg every session. It was close to my 5-rep max, but presumably not my one-reply max. My form was correct, as far as I know, I was looking forward, legs spread apart, back straight, etc. I lifted, and I felt a pop, and my back hurt for a week. Afterwards, once a year or so, I'd make some small movement, like trying to lift a bag, or just misstep when walking, and my back cramped again and I couldn't move for days. Nowadays it's just permanent.
- nojs 3y agoDid you get an MRI or a diagnosis at the time?
- stavros 3y agoNo, not at the time. I have a small hernia now, though.
- nojs 3y agoThank you for sharing and I wish you good health. Rippetoe and Starting Strength can be brutal about injuries.
- stavros 3y agoThank you! I'm thinking about starting strength training again, it was really good when I did it, but I'll definitely do less weight and be much more careful about injuries, as I'm past forty. It sounds like it's pretty essential for maintaining good muscle density as I age, though.
- sn9 3y agoJust remember that SS is only for your first 2-6 months of training. Once the weights start getting moderately heavy and progress slows, you're better off moving to a more sustainable form of programming. (I'm a fan of the Tactical Barbell books personally.)