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bench lower back cramp?

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So I didnt take a video during my lift, but I had 330 on the bar. Had a nice arch in my back, ass on matt, shoulder blades pinched and everything tight. Went down for the third rep and my lower back cramp up like crazy. I took taurine 4mg before hand also.

Any reason why this happened or is there something I can take to help prevent this in future?
 
It happens to me like 20% of the time. Possibly a tad under-hydrated. I think pushing through with the legs more will help to align things a bit better. Keep the abs tight and belly full. It's when my arch starts to fall apart that I get cramping.
 
KrisL said:
It happens to me like 20% of the time. Possibly a tad under-hydrated. I think pushing through with the legs more will help to align things a bit better. Keep the abs tight and belly full. It's when my arch starts to fall apart that I get cramping.
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Maybe I loosen up without knowning it.. thanks kris
 
Sounds like you're benching right! It could happen at any time. Try loosening your hip flexors before benching.
 
herderdude said:
Sounds like you're benching right! It could happen at any time. Try loosening your hip flexors before benching.
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this!!! Get in good rolling and mobility and it will help for sure. Also, push hard through your heels and flex your abs. I notice that if I lose focus on the lower half of my body, I cramp and by bench suffers
 
Thanks guys. Just got done benching today.. last rep at 330 I had a much better experience. A slight cramp nothing like before so I will continue ti use ur advice and with a few minor adjustments ill b cramp free
 
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