Lower back injuries are the top reason strongman athletes are forced to stop training - but they’re not inevitable. In this article, we share proven exercises and protocols used by record-breaking strongmen to bulletproof their backs and keep their progress on track.

Step back into our exclusive Strongman Workshop. This unfiltered Q&A delivers raw, practical advice on mobility, power output, and the small changes that lead to big results in competition. Packed with proven methods from athletes who live it, it’s insider knowledge you won’t want to miss.

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With squat training, the squat is the whole, and the accessory lifts are the parts. By improving your accessory lifts you can build bigger, stronger competitive squats. Discover my favourite accessory movements for squats.