I do not have access to a HS leg machine! The gym i am using right now is kind of WIND UP!! I will try the methods you suggested! and the back issue is definately hurting me! I am a lot stronger and could probably squat 500# for 1 easily right now if I did not feel like my back is going to explode! It is a real Bummer. I can only do 2 medium weight sets of Deadlifts because it hurts so bad it is almost no worth it! I will try the lower sets and see what happens.. thanks guys