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yungdest81

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Row form... - 30 October 2009 12:22 ( #1 )

I do BB rows standing, legs shoulder width, slight knee bend and bent over at hips ;)

My lower back does slightly curve when I do this, I'm finding it hard to keep my back straight at the current lift of 50 KG.

Is this an injury waiting to happen ? I feel no pain doing it.

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Weight: 174 lbs
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Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests)
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stevescholes18 Total Posts : 366 Reward points : 2216 Joined: 08/06/2007 Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 30 October 2009 15:57 ( #2 ) Henching forwards or curving out? I would say curving up a bit is natural when you keep the chin up and bent at the waist. But henching at the top of back is injury waiting to happen.
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Re:Row form... - 30 October 2009 16:02 ( #3 )

Cheers, I stand up straight, then slowly bend over as described ;)

but the lower part of my back doesnt stay straight, almost like its natural to curve, it was worrying me as I'm starting to go heavier.

So I'd say curving out mate.

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fun meter Total Posts : 2130 Reward points : 2407 Joined: 21/08/2007 Location: Kent Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 30 October 2009 20:36 ( #4 ) Asking for trouble.
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yungdest81 Total Posts : 1471 Reward points : 806 Joined: 21/05/2009 Location: Essex Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 02 November 2009 11:17 ( #5 ) Really ? Sh*t, it just won't stay straight. Weight: 174 lbs Height: 6 Ft Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests) Journal
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James M Total Posts : 649 Reward points : 6064 Joined: 10/04/2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 02 November 2009 18:47 ( #6 ) I had the same problem today, went up to 40kg and the first few sets were ok but towards the end I could feel my form slipping. Maybe drop 5kg and see if you can maintain good form?
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fun meter Total Posts : 2130 Reward points : 2407 Joined: 21/08/2007 Location: Kent Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 02 November 2009 19:46 ( #7 ) Build up the weight with good form. The position of BB Rows puts more stress on the back, so if you dont keep strict then its likely you'll get hurt. Your ability to keep your back straight will probably improve as your Deadlift does (as again, back stays straight).
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James M Total Posts : 649 Reward points : 6064 Joined: 10/04/2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 02 November 2009 20:16 ( #8 ) There also seems some variation on how bent over you need to be.
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yungdest81 Total Posts : 1471 Reward points : 806 Joined: 21/05/2009 Location: Essex Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 03 November 2009 10:08 ( #9 ) The thing is, if I drop the weight down, its just too easy for me to lift. Weight: 174 lbs Height: 6 Ft Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests) Journal
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chris e Total Posts : 158 Reward points : 1205 Joined: 17/01/2009 Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 03 November 2009 14:13 ( #10 ) Could be a weak core? Do you do heavy squats/deads?
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yungdest81 Total Posts : 1471 Reward points : 806 Joined: 21/05/2009 Location: Essex Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 03 November 2009 15:01 ( #11 ) Nope, I'm slowly upping them. 60KG squat. 80KG deadlift. Maybe that then. Weight: 174 lbs Height: 6 Ft Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests) Journal
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Drew Price Total Posts : 5258 Reward points : 3673 Joined: 02/11/2005 Location: Healthy Action Nutriton Consultancy Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 03 November 2009 15:51 ( #12 ) - [This post was marked as helpful] Try to really get the feeling that you're sticking your arse out and pushing your belly down to towards the floor. This will help. Registered Nutritionist NSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
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yungdest81 Total Posts : 1471 Reward points : 806 Joined: 21/05/2009 Location: Essex Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 03 November 2009 16:51 ( #13 ) Great tip, thanks. Weight: 174 lbs Height: 6 Ft Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests) Journal
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yungdest81 Total Posts : 1471 Reward points : 806 Joined: 21/05/2009 Location: Essex Status: online Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 04 November 2009 11:01 ( #14 ) drewsky Try to really get the feeling that you're sticking your arse out and pushing your belly down to towards the floor. This will help. Did that this morning, problem solved. :) Weight: 174 lbs Height: 6 Ft Body Fat: Estimate between 11.7-15.7 % (Online tests) Journal
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Drew Price Total Posts : 5258 Reward points : 3673 Joined: 02/11/2005 Location: Healthy Action Nutriton Consultancy Status: offline Read my TROG	Reply to message Message Options Re:Row form... - 05 November 2009 09:38 ( #15 ) Good stuff. Registered Nutritionist NSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
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