Weighted situps

A while ago I started doing sit-ups with a single 45lb plate. Then i decided to try two... I Figured one more wouldn't be too hard, then decided it was time for a fourth.

Notice the graceful dismount... and how they almost tipped onto my head on the last set... oops

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[iLikeRiceXD]

I do this workout with a 40 lb dumbbell on my chest, I do 180, 3 sets of 60, sometimes my lower back will hurt a lot. I think it's a muscle pain. It went away after a while but when the weather got colder it came back. It's still sore. Can anyone tell me what it is if doing these sit ups are still good?

[gymrat3e8]

@iLikeRiceXD

I don't do them with so much weight anymore... Other things got my back funky and if I stress too much, i'll get a tingle down my spine (not good).  So I generally stick to one/two plates these days.

[iLikeRiceXD]

@gymrat3e8 How much is too much weight? I used to get a back ache from 25 lbs then i moved up to 40 lbs. the pain went away and it became easier. Is the pain I get onmy lower back to the left a muscle? Someone suggested it was a stabilizer muscle.

[gymrat3e8]

@iLikeRiceXD

If it's muscle, then I vote to avoid till the muscle heals.

[overlevnadsoverall]

take 2 plates and put them behind your head/ neck.

[gymrat3e8]

@overlevnadsoverall

100% effort is 100% effort. This way is safer and less stress on my body.

[imstm]

i used to do that much weight i got th best abbs ever but i dropped to just using 1 plate to save my back n do heaps ov reps for other excercises .. only idiots or uneducated athletes would be doin this much weight

[rugbybro]

if you arch your core backwards it can be really bad for your lower back. thats how i messed up mine. gotta be carful when doing these with a lot of weight.

[IronHarper]

@gymrat3e8 100% effort isn't 100% efficiency. But then I struggle with10kg lmao x

[junmae808]

looks like your using your back way too much...less weight and safer is the way to go

[XxHooksxX]

You're supposed to put the weights behind your head in order to get a true workout from the weights, it's MUCH harder than putting it on your chest and works your muscles better, most people have trouble with just 25lbs too.

[jordass767]

I do 90lbs 5x20 on the lowest decline. People just starting out with weighted situps I suggest doing no weight until you can easily do 5 sets of 20. You don't want an injury. These are very easy to get injured on as you progress. Such as lower back,neck,hernia,and the weights sliding off and hitting you in the face. Be smart. Impressive weighted sit ups buddy, keep it up.