Are Lunges Causing Back Pain And Stiffness Pain? | MAKE THESE CHANGES!

If LUNGES or ANY lower body exercises you do causes lower back pain, today’s video is for you!

If you have back pain and love working out, the odds are that leg day is the most frustrating.

You may just grin and bear it but find yourself suffering with symptoms for days after just to finally heal before the next leg day.

Or maybe you just skip leg day because nothing you do seems to be working for pain relief.

If that’s you, I want to share how I coach the Lunge exercise for someone dealing with chronic back pain to be able to do it with confidence and control over their symptoms!

In this week’s video, you will learn:

The biggest mistakes you make with the lunge that’s causing you pain
The best way to modify the lunge for a pain-free experience
What super simple change most people miss out on that could completely erase their pain

Be sure to grab my FREE Pain-Free Training Guide, where I walk you through the steps to build the perfect pain-free strength routine!

Are Lunges Bad For Your Low Back?

There are a lot of reasons why lunges can go from being good for your low back health to bad! Below are a few to watch for:

Form Matters:

Sometimes, if we’re not mindful of our posture or if we lean too much or arch our backs incorrectly during lunges, it can strain our lower back and cause discomfort.

This is especially true when you have underlying issues already.

Core Strength Counts:

If your core muscles (the ones around your tummy and lower back) aren’t strong enough, they might not support you properly during lunges, leading to extra strain on your back muscles.

This is especially true when your lower back is sensitive to micro-movements such as twisting, rolling over in bed, and moving quickly. This causes sudden jolts of pain, which will become worse if you don’t work on building core stability.

Balance in Muscles:

Imagine our body is like a team, and if one player (like the core, glutes, or hamstrings) is weaker than the others, it might make our back work harder during lunges, causing discomfort.

The simplest way to fix this is to have a well-rounded program and focus on quality reps.

Take it Slow:

Sometimes, if we rush into doing lunges at a higher difficulty level before our muscles are ready, it can stress out our lower back.

Take time to focus on form with light weight. Take each rep 2x slower than normal and focus on the muscle contraction in the muscle group you are working.