Deadlift Low Back Prep

Context:
In August 2023 I had a complete pec rupture. I documented the comeback which led to the biggest total of my career, 2110 at 308 in May of 2024.
Right now, I am working towards cutting 80 plus pounds to take care of my unfinished goals in powerlifting.
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[@trex6195]

Awesome content and very timely. As an office warrior, I find that prolonged sitting causes the same issue, tight hips, psoas and anterior tilt. Now I have a couple of extra items I can use to keep myself moving and lifting. Thanx Dr. Seth

[@alexjjgreen]

My big takeaways are never cut weight, never do cardio.

[@dr.sethalbersworth]

Yes

[@mds7569]

My low back feels shitty even if I squat 2 plates for a rep or two more than usual, or when I do a set more on heavy leg press with pristine-ass angelic form, and what helps me more than anything are: static stretch lunges, bending over at different feet stances and yoga-style basic mobilization.
It is getting a little frustrating because sometimes even sleeping in a different position can f**k everything up out of nowhere, I think it is normal as we age ahahah

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

Your method is superior than what im about to say....I take a softball and stick it right below my bellybutton and just lay on it. On every exhale I sink further into it.
Btw, was that thing one of those indian clubs?

[@dr.sethalbersworth]

It’s a 18lb mace that I got off of Amazon years ago

[@Dave_Gunderson]

Hey Doc, any stretches for improving dorsiflexion?

[@dr.sethalbersworth]

Few videos on feet & ankle stuff here.
Easy option for most people is just to run some deep bottom 1/2 calf raises as a warmup on lower days.