Ah man that sucks, can’t you do isolation movements? Running is also heavy on your back maybe get into some yoga
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Hmm yea I’d have to avoid all my favourite lifts and idk either way I can hardly do anything. No situps, can hardly do pushups because it requires a planking position which hurts my back, can’t do squats.
Running is ok for me personally. My back is fine as long as I don’t load it up with weight and over compress my spine.
Damn… back injuries are the worst man. You cannot do any exercises…
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Yea idk when it heals I can do a lot of stuff just can’t really load up weight on my back. I could just still go to the gym and just like avoid weighted squats and stuff but idk. I don’t like feeling restricted. Maybe it’s just a sign I’m called to do something else. Once I start lifting weights I’m gonna be tempted to do heavy weights again so. Rather just choose a different sport.
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How did the injury happen? Anyways, as long as you are active you will be good.
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Yea dude. Happened doing inverted squat machine and heavy overhead presses.
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Do you think your form was kinda meh? I have had back injuries before and became a form nerd afterwards…
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I already have the size I want anyways I really just need to cut down so jogging is the best option for me
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It’s time to join an mma gym 
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No clue. I don’t really focus on form. Just there to lift heavy and get my happy chemicals.
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Bumped my cardio up to 25 minutes today. Can’t say im going to do 25 minutes everyday from here on out… but felt like doing an extra 5 minutes today.
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Nice work man! 73737
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Thanks man 
how’s your back feeling today?
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Np dude. Ahh my back is hell. Lol I can’t even walk. Had to make a crutch today just to do basic things around my apartment. Will take a while to heal. Last time I lift weights lol
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Lifting heavy weights can definitely be dangerous and cause injuries, but i’m a strong believer in that lifting light to medium weights for high reps has lots of health benefits.
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Very true dude…
I’m simply not able to any more. I mean maybe I’ll do basic things like pushups and calisthenics but as far as lifting massive weights and getting a gym membership etc im out of that game for good. Every time I mess up my back that’s another month down the drain.
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@POET - I remember reading you say on the forum you want to get into running. I’d say that’s a great idea broski. If I was only able to do one, running or lifting, i’m gong with cardio 100% of the time.
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Skipped pump class yesterday but got some good.exercise lugging a hiking pack full of groceries home on my bike…
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I have like the opposite, I follow that starting strength program but when I stop lifting my body just starts hurting everywhere. Although running is my favorite exercise
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Did some decent outdoor walking during our warm spell. 2 miles in one go! By the end of last summer, I was up to 4 miles, but it’s hard to maintain that in the winter. The treadmill is my least favorite.
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