I've incorporated deadlifts and squats into my workout over the past three months. I am easing into it, due to potential injury due to improper form. I don't have a lifting partner, so I watch instructional videos on the internet to analyze my form.

Still I am real concerned I don't hurt myself. I think it's my deadlift that is the worst. At first my lower back would hurt a little, but now I've corrected my form I think and that no longer hurts when I deadlift.

However now my abs get sore when I do deadlifts and squats, especially if I sit in a chair for a long time the next day...computer job. My back feels good though.

Can your abs get sore from deadlifts and squats? I am in reasonably good shape, so I am surprised by this. However I didn't do deadlifts or squats 3 months ago.

It isn't painful really, just sore and feeling tight in the ab area.

Yeah, thats completely normal. Your abs keep your body upright and stable during both of those lifts.

Do not be surpised, the core plays a functional and crucial role during Deadlifts and Squatting.

Yes, your ab core can get sore from deadlifts and squats: Even with proper form.

Do not be alarmed or concerned with it as long as you are performing the exercises properly AND allowing enough rest in-between your sessions.

One primary function of the core is to stablize the body (and thus absorbing some of the weight being used) during the course of the functional movement.

With diet in check, the deadlift and squat can be two primary players in strengthening and improving the ab core.

Several months go, I switched from "back squats" (bar behind neck resting on shoulders, for example) to the "front squat" and (with me) I was absolutely suprised in how it effected the core more (at least with me) than the "back squat".

However, if you do some study, it isnt that suprising. In the "front squat" I was more in an upright position and the brunt of the weight is in front of the body seemingly forcing more stress on the ab core.

I adore the front squat--and hate it too lol. Arn't love/hate relationships just great! LOL


Best wishes,


Chillen