Tight Back, Deadlifts?

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I did deadlifts yesterday for pretty much the first time ever. I was sure to watch my form, shoulders back, explode with heels, bar close to shins, and straight back. My back was tight this morning when i woke up though. Doesn't hurt or anything, just feels tight. I didn't stretch out after my workout so that could be it. Or is it probaly just my form?
 
its probobly just soreness.
 
I also only just started doing deadlifts last week.

And yes I had the same experience of soreness in the lower back.

It stayed with me for about 4 days - the longest soreness I have ever had from an exercise.

I did deadlifts again for the 3rd time ever today, I could only do 2 sets because my back felt funny.

My form is good i look in the mirror sideways on to check I am ok but I dunno.
 
Actually I think I could only do 2 sets because I was using too heavy weights and put too much strain on my back - I am going to use less weight next time.
 
Wow, I was just about to start the very same thread.

I too started doing deadlifts just this week and had the same soreness in my back. It didnt feel like I was damaging it and I made sure that my form was correct but I ended up finishing my sets early because of the strain on my back.

I guess I will use less weight until my muscle get used to it.

Go to know though that it is a common problem!
 
The first week I did them about a month ago, I experienced the same thing. I was so sore, my girlfriend gave me a massage and she couldn't believe how tight my lower back was. It won't be nearly as bad come the next few weeks. At least it shouldn't be.
 
JTM said:
Wow, I was just about to start the very same thread.

I too started doing deadlifts just this week and had the same soreness in my back. It didnt feel like I was damaging it and I made sure that my form was correct but I ended up finishing my sets early because of the strain on my back.

I guess I will use less weight until my muscle get used to it.

Go to know though that it is a common problem!
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wow thats strange lol youve had the exact same thing happen to u as me!
 
Just out of interest because you recovered quicker than me,

how much did you deadlift and for how many sets and reps?
 
I must have been lifting too much then, I was lifting 75kg (165lbs)

u bench more and weigh more than me so most likely I was lifting too much, I will stick to a lower weight to prevent injury
 
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