I did a 2 week cycle of PTP and had NO back problems, even though I suffer from chronic lower back pain (which I've whined about here previously). I used what I believe to be very good form, holding my breath through the movement. The thing is I'm only up to about 215lbs max on the deadlift, and I'm thinking that is an indication that my back may still be too weak for ballistic kettlebell movements.
I've narrowed down the offending movements to either the side press, bent press, or the military press. Or a combination of those. I did a session of only cleans and snatches, with an Egoscue stretching "menu" afterwards, and my back was fine the next day.
When I tried the same with the presses listed above in one workout, my back was hosed for 3 days (I'm on the 3rd day and it's still bugging me).
I *could* go for another few sessions, with only one of each exercise so I could possibly see if one specific movement is the culprit, but I think I'll do another 2-3 week cycle of PTP to see if I can get my lower back strength up. I figure since I'm still early on, I can make more than a 10lb gain on my next cycle.
Any comments from those with lower back pain or ideas on dead lift weight vs kettlebell strength?
It really bugs me because I love doing the kettlebell workout and agree with the assessments I've seen on giving one a "hard" look and making the delts look great.
