Lower Back Pump

[Northland Powah]

Who gets it? And what do you do about it during the workout?

Currently I am doing smolov for squat and on days 1 & 2 of the week (9 & 7 reps) I get mad pumps in my lower back. It ends up making the time between sets quite long. What do you guys do to manage it?

[Metu]

When I feel that pump I do as many sit ups as I can,steep decline if possible.This works for me,think it gets the blood flowing away from my lower back.Weak ass abs is the reason I get lower back pumps though I think.

[tomsammce]

- If you are using PEDs this can be a side effect of some.

- Weak core

- incorrect/sloppy form

- tight inflexible glute/leg muscles

- dehydration

Any of the above can attribute to the problem you are having, you need to do more stretching more than likely

[Northland Powah]

I would say it's definitely a mobility issue :oops: working on it

Just looking for ways to deal with it during the workout. I.e. be able to finish. Thanks metu I'll try this and thanks for the input tom :nod:

[tomsammce]

Try supplementing with taurine, it may help you overcome the pump/cramping feeling.

Other than that learn some stretches and go at them.

[drizzt]

I'm with Tom on this one. I get a lot of lower back fatigue due to inactive/inflexible glutes. Currently undergoing regular deep tissue massage to get the area sorted out.

Stretch :nod:

[Monarchking]

I get lower back pump If I don't stay on top of hip mobility.