Hey all-

Been doing Rippetoe for about 5 weeks and started a bulk about two weeks ago. I'm squatting 3x5 230lbs. 3x week to start my workouts. For the last week, my lower back has been killing me during and after squatting (I go a bit below horizontal). I've also been feeling weaker while doing the squats and I've been at the same weight for 3 sessions now (guessing because my lower back strength is limiting me). I deadlift 3x5 160lbs. every other session. I'm squatting a much higher weight than I dead simply because I was doing leg presses long before I started reading and learning and doing a proper routine. My lower back is starting to give a bit as well during the standing overhead press.


Should I stop sqatting completely for a week or two? Should I lower the weight a bit and wait for the deadlift to catch up (and possibly dead more often)? Looking for any suggesstions here- thanks!!!