Abstract
While deadlifting, flexing the spine is inevitable; however, can it be minimized? The research question is, “Can a skilled, experienced weightlifter reduce their lumbar flexion under load by incorporating a structured warm-up?” An expert-level weightlifter performing flexion under 60 kg of load (on an Olympic Elieko Barbell) was observed, and his lumbar spine was measured on two separate occasions. Day 1 had no warm-up, and day 14 included a specific, structured warm-up. A digital inclinometer was positioned over the S1/S2 and L5/T12 for all measurements. The participant flexed 26° (61.9% of total flexion range of motion [TFROM]) on day 1 and 11° (18.6% of TFROM) on day 14. Implementing the warm-up not only increased both extension and flexion range of motion but also seemed to enhance the lifter’s ability to alter, change, and reduce lumbar flexion on call, under load, and on demand.
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