Is this medical advice?

No. Persistent or severe pain needs professional care.

Deadlifts forever banned?

Not necessarily — many return with variations and patience.

Anti-extension and anti-rotation drills often help more than endless sit-ups.

Topic

Low-Back-Friendly Lower Body Day

Train legs hard with smarter hinge and squat choices when the low back is sensitive.

Overview

You can still train quads, glutes, and hamstrings with belt squats, leg presses, single-leg work, and supported hinges. Reduce axial fatigue while keeping progressive sets.

Weekly schedule

Lower (back-friendly)— Supported loading
- Leg press or belt squat
- Single-leg RDL light
- Hip thrust
- Leg curl
- Walking if tolerated

Set and rep guidance

Keep braces honest and ranges controlled. Stop sets before form collapses into painful spinal flexion under load.

Progression

Rebuild conventional hinges slowly. Strength in supported patterns still counts.

Who it's for

Lifters managing low-back sensitivity (not acute medical emergencies).

FAQ

Is this medical advice?: No. Persistent or severe pain needs professional care.
Deadlifts forever banned?: Not necessarily — many return with variations and patience.
Core work?: Anti-extension and anti-rotation drills often help more than endless sit-ups.

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