Lower Back

Training Bodybuilding
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Hi All,
1st post for me.
Just want to say thanks to all for making this board a wealth of training info.

After doing a forum/article search
I wanted to hear a bit more discussion re: lower back training…

  1. How long after deads/squats day on 5x5 would be a good timeframe to work the supplementry exercises like reverse hypers etc?

  2. If the lower back is a weak link in the squat and the d/lift, is it a good choice to leave your poundages as is, or lower, whilst you focus on bringing your lower back up to speed?

Any pointers would be appreciated.

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I do reverse hypers with weight on the same days as heavy lower back day or box squat day.

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You’re doing squats and deads on the same day?? I was thinking of doing the same thing when the time comes to change my current routine but I’ve been reading that most people (Ian King)say it’s not a good idea. I’d like to get a look at your routine if you wouldn’t mind sharing it.

Do you do good-mornings??

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Yes, I train squat and dead on the same day because of time constraints and keeping leg days away from the days I play sport (2x a week).

At the moment i train:
mon:chest,biceps
tues: squat, deads, calves
fri: chins, bhtn press, forearms

*most weeks i also include a couple of sets of dimels and speed squats on leg day (but drop a set of the regular excercise)

Im keeping volume fairly low as i play sport twice a week as well as one practice.

Im planning on bumping up volume in a couple of months at the end of the season.