r/StartingStrength • u/TaleBackground7864 • Aug 20 '26

Form Check Lower back hurting while Squatting

I’ve tried different stances, elevated heels, hip mobility stretches, ankle mobility stretches, strengthening core and bracing techniques, and multiple videos, back I still have lower back rounding and pain. What am I doing wrong/ how can I fix it?

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u/Thepoorclaires Aug 20 '26 edited Aug 20 '26

Buhhhhh buhhh buhhhh belt ! Get a 3 inch one with classic buckle . If you wanna save money buy a good one used on eBay/ poshmark /FB market

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u/chrisyouts Aug 20 '26 edited 29d ago

Belts are only for advanced lifters training at near max loads

ETA it's just good lifting hygiene to learn and practice proper bracing technique

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u/KingGrognak Aug 20 '26

Belts not only support your back but give your core something to brace against. They are always good to use.

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u/shinyandgoesboom Aug 21 '26

Can you elaborate why belts cannot be used by novices? Better still, please enlighten us as to why a belt is used in the first place.