Lower back pump/cramp help

BBiceps

BBiceps

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Is Taurine still the supplement to use for lower back pumps/cramps?

I lately got some crippling cramps in my lower back when I doing legs. It’s annoying and I’m not sure where it’s coming from.

I’m not taking anything that would cause it (I think), TRT and low dose Deca/Eq (250/200) and 50mg Proviron.
 
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Are you getting enough water / have you increased your water along with your anabolic intake?
 
Try to get Well hydrated, lots of people swear by taurine but it doesn't seem to help me. Usually the heavier I get the more back pumps I get.

John Meadows used to say that doing some crunches will draw the blood to your abdominals and pull it away from your lower back, I don't know how true that is but it might be worth a try.
 
Add some a good oral like dbol or anadrol..lol. no for real taurine is the answer but like @Smont said it doesn't work for everyone so just the hydration/electrolyte thing. Maybe put some rock salt in your pre-workout? That seems to be popular
 
Smont said:
Try to get Well hydrated, lots of people swear by taurine but it doesn't seem to help me. Usually the heavier I get the more back pumps I get.

John Meadows used to say that doing some crunches will draw the blood to your abdominals and pull it away from your lower back, I don't know how true that is but it might be worth a try.
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Yeah it’s probably a hydration issue, I’ll try to drink more and start my leg day with some abs, thanks.
 
Mikereyn513 said:
Add some a good oral like dbol or anadrol..lol. no for real taurine is the answer but like @Smont said it doesn't work for everyone so just the hydration/electrolyte thing. Maybe put some rock salt in your pre-workout? That seems to be popular
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I’ll try that, thanks.
 
I’m going to cast my vote for team taurine. Always worked for me with those superdrol back pumps. A decent electrolyte beverage can help too. I really like Drips I think it’s called or liquid IV is good too
 
Actually I would add all suggested, because it works for me. Increase water intake for hydration, I like to add Pink Himalayan Salt, Taurine, and some electrolytes has been my go to when I start experiencing back pumps or any cramps. It seems to cover everything really well, although the John Meadows crunches does make sense.
 
BBiceps said:
It could possibly be a cause, I lift within an hour or 2 of waking up so I probably haven’t been drinking enough.
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Agree with everything else,…but curious what kind of warmup are you doing? Might just not be active enough, before training?
Low intensity elliptical or incline walking (valet jog 🤣) might help!

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Rad83 said:
Agree with everything else,…but curious what kind of warmup are you doing? Might just not be active enough, before training?
Low intensity elliptical or incline walking (valet jog 🤣) might help!

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That guy is pretty funny. I way dying when I saw this the very first time on netflix.
 
Rad83 said:
Agree with everything else,…but curious what kind of warmup are you doing? Might just not be active enough, before training?
Low intensity elliptical or incline walking (valet jog 🤣) might help!

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When I’m doing Deadlifts or legs I always warmup with sprints, light stretching and back extensions to make sure my lower is loose enough to start. Done the same warmup for awhile and it haven’t been an issue before. This part is the only thing I’m pretty sure it’s not the issue.

Btw that guy is funny
 
gphagan1 said:
Actually I would add all suggested, because it works for me. Increase water intake for hydration, I like to add Pink Himalayan Salt, Taurine, and some electrolytes has been my go to when I start experiencing back pumps or any cramps. It seems to cover everything really well, although the John Meadows crunches does make sense.
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I just ordered some Taurine, hopefully that’ll help, I will also try to be more hydrated and add the salt, thanks.
 
Resolve10 said:
Pardon a bit of ignorance (since I don't have as much knowledge on enhanced use), but are back pumps from hormonal use often caused by different things than someone who is not taking anything? I remember lots of anectdotal reports of individuals "suffering" more from this with certain anabolics.

I ask because if it is, then sorry I can't be of as much help, but if it can be similar to what non-enhanced athletes deal with doing legs or deadlift/hinging like movements causing issues then I can offer some insight.

Sorry don't mean to derail hope you find a good solution.
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That’s the thing, I’m not taking anything that should make me cramp, orals can do this but Proviron shouldn’t, plus I’m on low dose of everything.

I think it could be an issue with not being enough hydrated and also that I just started doing high rep training to failure, I’m not used to that… hold on, when I’m thinking about it that’s probably the issue, lol, I just answered my own question… 🤦🏻‍♂️
 
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Resolve10 said:
Ok I'll come back when free later there are some "theoretical" things that can help depending on the real cause of the issue. I'll post them up because maybe they can help others. Especially because the high rep stuff would be inline with what I am thinking.
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Cool, looking forward to it, thanks.
 
Resolve10 said:
I didn't forget about this thread, I just have been super busy AND I wrote way too much, but I'll hopefully have time to post soon.

Hope back pumps haven't been too bad for you lately though!
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Haha, it’s ok, I understand, take your time.

It’s actually only when I do legs (high reps to failure) the lower back cramping starts, if I do upper body I’m fine. Tomorrow morning I have legs and I’m out of town so wish me luck.
 
BBiceps said:
Is Taurine still the supplement to use for lower back pumps/cramps?

I lately got some crippling cramps in my lower back when I doing legs. It’s annoying and I’m not sure where it’s coming from.

I’m not taking anything that would cause it (I think), TRT and low dose Deca/Eq (250/200) and 50mg Proviron.
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You could try dead hanging. What you do is get in resting position of a pullup and let gravity pull your lower back down for a few seconds
 
SSJ4GOD said:
I’m going to cast my vote for team taurine. Always worked for me with those superdrol back pumps. A decent electrolyte beverage can help too. I really like Drips I think it’s called or liquid IV is good too
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Liquid IV has become a staple for me.
It saves my bacon sometimes.
 
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