before i get back into working out i need to know the variation of squats and deadlifts that puts less pressure on the lower back

stuff like split squats, pistol squats, and sumo deads prolly the play

noted.

my hurt lower back has been lingering too long cuz i continued working out with lighter weights. so im just gonna stop for now

yea sometimes u just gotta admit u need a more proper rest
s*** sucks but u can't just keep working out injured

My shoulders finally developing. Slowly but surely upping the weight on the machine. S*** had me happy when i could do the measly 10 pounds with ease. When i started i was f***in struggling to get thru the first set

first time doing squats after back surgery

Been losing weight, dieting, and going to the gym since April of this year

How we started

How it’s going

Still trying to lose about 25 - 35 more but just looking at this progress makes me so f***ing happy

dying with this head cold man aint no gym for me today

sumo deadlifts for sure. also do these when you feel comfortable with your lower back again

My lowerback has been bugging me too despite stretches and strengthening core

flu game.

i get the dedication but dam have some respect for ya fellow lifters and don't go to the gym when you're contagious.

run, bicycle, yoga, stretch, calisthenics, hiking, foam roll, etc. u can still get a mad sweat/pump/recovery going with no equipment especially if u are sick and will gas out easily

I just hoodied up and wiped down equipment. Wasn’t coughing or sniffling tho prolly would take the L if I was.

That’s where I’m at rn, just mad mucus and coughing, and my head in pain too, just not trynna risk this turning into a sinus infection…. Which has happened too many times for me

Just frustrated cus I was just getting consistent with the gym again

Oh yeah stay home my nigga. God bless

Hanging leg raises

I mean it's certainly a very good and hard workout but I think that it's good to put your core under load through more range of motion despite the point of the core muscles being to resist movement. So like twisting motions and bending side to side primarily. At relatively low weight as well. Think side planks, db side bends, hanging leg raises with knees bent forward left and right, russian twists, etc.

Good s*** 😩

pretty much yeah

i'm thinking of replacing deadlifts with weighted pull ups so i can still progressive overload, are deadlifts that necessary

None of weightlifting is, all subjective to your goal. Deadlifts are extremely taxing to the nervous system, require a ton of energy to recover from. The only purpose I see for deadlifts outside of being a powerlifter is to strengthen weakened posture and mobility but that would be with way less weight than the average gym bro's ego allows

Highly recommend this guy's channel whether you squat or not. His philosophy towards training is very practical. Better people watch this guy then the majority of idiots in the industry

Love his vids a ton

dont have pull up bars. what else can u replace deadlifts with?