Leg routines for individuals with back pain

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Need leg routine Ideas. Squats are unfortunately out of the question for me due to chronic back pain. Seeking some new ideas for good leg workouts that are easy on the lower back. Leg press and split squat are my compound lifts. Lunges are I the mix too but cannot go heavy on those without my lower back spasming
 

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Are you talking about back squats? How about front squats? They are easier on the lower back.
 

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Back pain from squats??
 

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Simple isolation work...Leg extension, abduction/addiction and hamstring curls.

Might not get you as strong but you’ll sure look pretty :)
 

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I'll do Belt squats or Bulgarian split squats when my back is acting up.
 

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Are you talking about back squats? How about front squats? They are easier on the lower back.[/QUOTE

Havent tried those in forever
i never liked them but that’s acrually a good idea, I am gonna try them next leg day
thanks!
 

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I'll do Belt squats or Bulgarian split squats when my back is acting up.

Belt squats cause my back to act up surprisingly. Bulgarian split squats are real bad to. I cannot elevate that back leg and do split squat, it actually causes more pain than a back squat, now a split squat with both legs on the ground I can do.
 

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Slant board.

Slant board? Are you talking about the little wooden platform that sits at about a 45 degree angle and you stand on that for squats? If so never tried those but don’t have a board at my gym but I can make one
 

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Is it a problem with your spinal cord or just the lower muscles in your back? I use to not be able to do certain leg movements that would cause my lower back muscles to really flare up, and I found that increasing strength in my core really helped alleviate that pain as well as massaging the muscle. If its your spinal cord itself disregard what I just said completly, but I really like what Viduus said, I find those to really get the muscles going
 

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Bulgarian splits
Squat belt machine. If you dont have the machine. Just use a belt and stand on benches
Various leg extensions and curls.
Vertical leg press
Regular leg press
Lunges
Squat machine. Hack squat/reverse
Lots of stuff
 

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Is it a problem with your spinal cord or just the lower muscles in your back? I use to not be able to do certain leg movements that would cause my lower back muscles to really flare up, and I found that increasing strength in my core really helped alleviate that pain as well as massaging the muscle. If its your spinal cord itself disregard what I just said completly, but I really like what Viduus said, I find those to really get the muscles going

Yeah, guess we should have asked......what the fuk is wrong with your back?
 

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Hack squat machine?

If you find one that fits you, they’re great. Otherwise they’ll kill your knees.

I love doing hem John Meadows style now. Alternate full reps with half ups.
 

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If you find one that fits you, they’re great. Otherwise they’ll kill your knees.

I love doing hem John Meadows style now. Alternate full reps with half ups.

lol....I’ve always hated hacks but I’m going to start them this coming weekend! I feel a tad bit more excited after watching Hurts!!
 

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If you find one that fits you, they’re great. Otherwise they’ll kill your knees.

I love doing hem John Meadows style now. Alternate full reps with half ups.

the half reps are what kill my knee
 

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The machine goes all the way down for a reason. Bottom that bitch out!
 

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I have had back issues as long as I can remember. Hack squats kill my back, can't really do them.

For me, squats actually helped my back over time. I started with the bar and worked my way up, finding the right stance and range of motion is key. Have you tried body weight squats to get started? For me this was a life changer. When I started I could throw my back out bending over to kiss my baby girl goodbye, now with squatting I have enough strength to not have to worry about silly shit like that.
 

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