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Clean Shins After Deadlifts? Your Spine Might Be Paying the Price

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Clean Shins After Deadlifts? Your Spine Might Be Paying the Price

That barbell grazing your shins isn’t vanity—it’s a sign your technique is protecting your spine. If your shins stay clean, your lumbar discs may be absorbing forces they were never designed to handle. Discover why bar path matters more than the weight on the bar.

Years of Deadlifts, One Hidden Mistake: How a Physio Revealed What Was Wrecking My Lower Back

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Years of Deadlifts, One Hidden Mistake: How a Physio Revealed What Was Wrecking My Lower Back

After years of deadlifting with climbing numbers and persistent lower back pain, a physiotherapist identified the culprit: hyperextension of the lumbar spine at lockout. This subtle but common mistake can silently accumulate damage—and it’s easier to fix than you’d think.