Crazy pump in the lower back

[B-Mike]

When I train legs, I start of with heavy squats, but when doing this I start to devellop a painfull pump in the lower back, its not a pain that tells me to stop, but it is annoying.
After that I do some heavy leg presses, and here I also experience the pain.

It had started since I began with bulking, and now holding on some water, but It could also be that im getting stronger.

When doing deads the pump is not a big deal, only the squats are bad.

More people experience this? Any tips for it, or just deal with it?

[xavier_888888]

I normally get that lower back pump when doing deadlift and goodmorning and love it when i get that! But I dont know why you getting it on your squats. Maybe your leaning forward too much?

[BBall6]

That would be my guess too, but it is weird that it is happening on leg press too where his back is supported.

I would suggest good stretching (especially hams) and do abs if you aren't currently.

[AdamGH]

Possibly going heavier than you can handle and its making your form suffer. If you are doing it correctly, it shouldn't be annoying. Step back a little in weight and see if it doesn't help and focus on your form.

[Ronnie Rowland]

Possibly going heavier than you can handle and its making your form suffer. If you are doing it correctly, it shouldn't be annoying. Step back a little in weight and see if it doesn't help and focus on your form.

I agree with Adam. Also, the leg press can be very bad for causing lower back problems when going heavy. Try lunges on a smith machine instead if you have access.

[B-Mike]

When I go deep I lean forward a little, thats from the first set, but its not a lot.
Thanks for the tips, im going to try out some changes, stretching is a good idea, because i'm a wooden plank.