I have a pretty messed up spine, scoliosis and a few other things, based on the MRI, and my lower back hurts like hell once in a while (as in living on the floor in pain for a couple of days). Having said that, I have never, not once, injured my back doing (back) squats. I've been anal about my technique and 500 lbs squats were perfectly fine.
I've had troubles with deadlifts though, never been able to grab the bar without rounding my back, no matter how much I practiced. Maybe I have shorter arms, I don't know... I never pushed myself, was too afraid. The trap bar is a great alternative for me. (But then, these days I'm taking it easy, I lift lighter and I lost weight)
I've had troubles with deadlifts though, never been able to grab the bar without rounding my back, no matter how much I practiced. Maybe I have shorter arms, I don't know... I never pushed myself, was too afraid. The trap bar is a great alternative for me. (But then, these days I'm taking it easy, I lift lighter and I lost weight)