“For every bad rep, it takes 5 reps of doing it correctly to fix that one bad rep.”
– Coach Adrien
‘What does that have to do with low back pain?’ you might ask. Everything.
Low back pain seems to be a recurring topic at CrossFit Round Rock and Coach Adrien wanted to take some time to talk about it this week. But she’s not going to give you tips on how to release that pain. Instead, she’s going to explore why you are having pain in the first place.
What you need to look at is your squat form.
We all know the squat is THE foundational element of CrossFit. However, if you are not doing it properly, then your body, including your lower back, will be affected. And as Coach Adrien says above, it takes a lot of work to fix it.
Check out Coach Adrien’s House of Pain video to get some real talk on how the lack of hip hinging can create compensation patterns in your body, leading to pain. She then breaks down the fundamentals of setting up properly for the squat.
There will be more videos in the coming weeks focusing on the squat including further perfecting your hip hinge, braced spine, and hollow core, among other components.
Take the time to watch and practice. Your low back will thank you.
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