i have brought a new belt (inzer single prong forever belt 13mm) And I’m basically feeling much weaker in deadlift particularly as I feel I can’t get this belt as tight as I did my cheap 10mm strength shop belt but I felt far stronger using that cheap belt now is this just because the belt is still being broken in ?
I have had also a lower back tweak at some point not sure how or when and what doing… but it’s effected my lower back in being extra tight and I’ve went from finishing powerbuilding 1 with doing sets of six @8 with 180kg and BW 84kg.
but this third cycle I’ve had to drop my deadlifts sets of 6 @8 to 155kg and the first sets fine the next two feel like a RPE 10 as my lower back is getting fatigued really quick. this is also happening on squat but the weight is around 145kg for sets of 6 @8 which is only 5kg less than I was doing.
and was supposed to be starting strength 1 after I finish this cycle but doubting whether that’s still a good idea ?
Just want some advice as this is my first ever time experiencing something like this and is kinda dis hearting.
I can put up with the slight discomfort if my lower back and tightness but just dont know what to do…
do I get another belt or stick it out with what I was thinking was a good belt.
If my lower back is getting fatigued this easy would I be a fool to do strength 1 ?
Sounds like you do need to let your belt break in, for sure. This is common.
And then with regard to the lower back feeling “tight”, that’s rather undefined, so it’s tough to address. It is quite likely you’re totally fine and can work up in weight gradually. If you have notable pain, you can be sure to check this article out-Pain in Training: What To Do?
@LeahBBM Hi and than you for addressing my question.
i don’t believe it is anything serious but the problem I’m having is my squat is fine but after my squats currently week 5 powerbuilding my lower back is really fatigued.and it’s effecting the RDLs massively.
deadlifts are definitely effected though Thursday I warmed up to 165kg 15kg less than my normal sets @8 but it was more like a 9 I rested 5mins then it felt like a 10 so my next two sets I had to go back to 145kg to finish the volume my problem is I can handle the discomfort tightness but the fatigue and weakness in my Lowe back is really annoying as my training has been absolutely flying.
Mean example is squats I did yesterday 145kg for my @8 my leg strength is there but my lower back is the muscle not allowing me to push it as after I finished that and went to OHP by the time I get to RDL’s I can barely bend to the rack to pull the bar.
Ive had this issue for about 3 weeks my pressing strength has been in effected.
Happy to help here, Cole. First, have you read the article I posted? This is going to be SO helpful now and in the future for you.
-No, do not take a week off.
-adjust the weight for everything, as needed, to keep to the RPE (over even 1 RPE lower), taking into account everything about your ability to do the lift. A true 8 means you can do 2 more reps, as you are THAT day, so if you lower back is too fatigued to do 2 more, then you overshot, regardless of how your legs feel.
-I’d worry a bit less about the weight on the bar for RDLs right now. Sounds like you need to get your overall fatigue in check, and if those are lower for a bit, it’s totally fine.
@LeahBBM again thank you I have now read through and applied my new learning from that artical thanks.
I have tried a few things I’m now onto week 6 of PL1 so what I did for day 3 on PL week 5 I did all 6 sets of 6 but @6 RPE no pain (140kg) after this this I felt fine I then moved to the x2 pressing movements which like I’ve said before my pressing strength is not effected.
so what I’m doing for deadlift is progress it linearly and see how I get on.
so now to day 1 week 6 so I did my single for squat and 1 set or 6 @9 after this I moved to the OHP which again isn’t effected I then went to SLDL which I then felt the tightness and stiffness no pain just feels very weak and tight maybe fatigued from squat ? So I called it a day.
So my thoughts going forward is to finish PL1 using lower RPE was thinking keeping the singles @ 8 but doing back of sets @6
But I purchased strength 1 which was supposed to be what I was going to run next but because of how easily my Lower back is getting fatigued at the moment would I better to switch gears and doing the hypertrophy 1 template as it’s less specific and I might be forced to use lower loads indirectly ?
But if you think I should continue with strength 1 as I’ve purchased a slingshot chains ect… Lol
but what I might do is the easier overload variations for example hex bar deadlift ?
Thanks - the frustration of this whole situation is I’ve never been injured my training was going extremely well and I was supposed to be doing my first comp after Christmas lol.