The hip is one of the most powerful joints in your body and as such plays a pivotal role in many athletic movements. Dysfunctions of the hip musculature can rob you of your athletic performance and lead to a vast and painful array of injuries.The squat is one of the most basic movement patterns of the hip and yet it is often something people struggle to perform with perfect technique.
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For the past few months, whenever I have been squatting I experience a pain in my lower back; a bad kind of pain. When I get done with the weight and rack it, my back feels very sore. Its not unbearable, but seems to get progressively worse. For instance, it has come to a point where it starts to hurt when I rack a plate that is below knee level.
Also,I am not an expert by any means. The weight I usually stick around is 215x5. I am also 5'8' 159 lbs and I squat with correct form IMO...knees behind toes and a few degrees below parallel on depth.
Is there any exercise, technique, or advice anyone has that may help fix this?
EDIT: Due to everyone's advice, I decided to record myself squatting. Before I posted it I reviewed it and realized my problem. Although I kept correct form through the squat, I realized I was keeping an exaggerated 'up and down' spine. In essence, in the hole, my butt was sticking out hard which created a deep curve in my lower back. I tried a few squats without worrying about keeping my chest completely perpendicular to the ground and it feels LOADS better. Thanks!
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