I had lower back pain for the last 10 years (I’m 31). Doctors, therapy, prescriptions, chiropractors, and rest all failed to remedy the pain. 1 month of squats and deadlifts made it all go away.

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70- year old with a history of back issues that ceased completely when I found Rippetoe and began Starting Strength at age 59. I'm deadlifting 400 lbs now and pushing to hit 450 later this year. The only time my back bothers me is when I go on vacation and can't lift.

When I have back pain/discomfort and I do deadlift, the pain goes away.

I’m over 40 and have a disc herniation in my low back. Physical therapy and prescription medicine was a waste of time. I do the starting Strength Program with strict form and no longer have back pain. That’s because my “core” has become stronger and more stable from the lifts.

I fully respect and appreciate the bluntness you bring.  Don't stop

As a senior citizen with a train wreck for a back, I marvel and feel blessed that I can still deadlift and squat.  Proper technique and respecting your limitations is key.  Surgeon told me I would need surgery 10 years ago.😆

I knew what Rip was going to say: squats and deadlifts! Watched it anyway. 😂

Music to my ears

0:43 I thought he was going go say something else. 🤣

spoiler alert sit ups, back extensions, limbo, Turkish dancing, twerking

I had sciatica for years it's still there but starting strength training means that I can function normally now. thank you!

But it’s the squats and deadlifts that hurt my back

Back Mechanic by Stuart McGill = the bomb

I never had back pain from situps or back extensions despite that I am 48. However, I have had a lot of it due to improper deadlift techniques.

Would be awesome with a video what to do, and how to do those exercises for 40+ people with bad backs!

.. "Thuh... Coore" of muh spinal discs

Classic excellent Rip!

I got a question. What about Burpee test? It also has a flexion phase and extension phase while performing.

Another fantastic video. Thanks RIP!