So changing tack completely, (or not at all) how many of you guys have subbed out squats for other activities (leg press, sled squats etc) because of lower back stress, or other reasons? I'm novice to lifting for cycling, though I have done strength conditioning for other sports, and am getting this feeling that cycling, weights and lower back pain are all closely related.
For those that haven't subbed out squats, what do you do to manage any lower back pain you get? I've been stretching, obviously and doing some pressure point release stuff, for you guys is it a case of concrete pills to harden up, or are there any other things you do for the lower back that helps?
q2, how long is a piece of string. My guess is 14.6cm.