I have started doing rack pulls and have noticed my lower back is always very stiff straight afterwards (regardless of how I load the hamstrings). I have tried to concentrate on my form (which is getting better) but I wondered if there is anyway to decompress the lumbar region to help recovery?
It may not completely be your spine that is being “compressed.” There’s a good chance the stiffness you are feeling are your erectors from their heavy involvement in deadlifts.
I personally like core work as a general theme for lumbar awareness and health. Things like TVA crunches, dead bugs, diaphragmatic breathing, even stir the pot all are great tools
It may not completely be your spine that is being “compressed.” There’s a good chance the stiffness you are feeling are your erectors from their heavy involvement in deadlifts.
I personally like core work as a general theme for lumbar awareness and health. Things like TVA crunches, dead bugs, diaphragmatic breathing, even stir the pot all are great tools
Sadly don’t have a yoga ball, but will give the dead bugs a go. Thanks.
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