dont let lunges hurt your back

Don’t quit lunges. Just change the angle. 📐 If lunges or split squats make your lower back flare up, the answer isn’t to stop training legs—it’s to change the environment. Being perfectly vertical can sometimes put your pelvis into an anterior tilt, which can "angry up" a sensitive lower back. Try this instead. ⬇️ Instead of trying to stay vertically upright, lean about 15 to 20 degrees forward. This slight shift allows you to keep your ribs stacked over your pelvis, which distributes the force toward your glutes and quads rather than your spine. And no, I’m not saying being vertical is "wrong"—but most of the time, sensitive backs aren't a fan of it. Try making this small change and I bet you’ll be amazed at how much of a difference it makes. The key with injuries is not to just throw in the towel and give up. Yes, it’ll take a bit of time to work out the root cause—whether it’s a mobility restriction or a stability issue—but you want to stay strong and sane throughout the process. Making these small tweaks in the short term is invaluable. Yes, you will get back to those perfectly upright movements. But by making this little tweak, you can still hold on to your strength gains and keep the pattern in your repertoire without skipping leg day for months (or even years). You have to slow down now so you can safely speed up in the future. 👇 Ready to exit the Merry-Go-Round of Pain and get back to training? 💬 Comment "STUCK" below and I’ll send you 10 emails in 10 days to reset your mindset to get back in the gym sooner.