Is it ok to deadlift twice a week?

MyiahRose

I deadlift heavy on back day which is Tuesday (5-6 reps x3) and i deadlift light weight high rep on Friday which is leg day (10-12 reps x3)

ninerbuff

One could do it 3 times a week if they wish. You're fine.

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cbhubbybubble

I don't see why not. I do it every second day...3-4x per week

questionfear

I would think thats fine. I just wouldn't do them back to back days.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

When I was bulking I did something similar. Heavy deads, light squats on Monday and then heavy squats, light deads on Thursday. Just make sure you're getting adequate food, rest, and protein.

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MyiahRose

Thanks guys, i just wanted to make sure i wasn't over doing it.

cwolfman13

sure...you might want to consider swapping out RDL's for traditional deads on your lighter weight/lower rep days. I do traditional deads "heavy" and other variations like RDL's on higher rep lower weight days...they really hit the hammies and glutes.

MagnumBurrito

Your current amount looks okay.

Charliegottheruns

Yes

LolBroScience

Yes. I pull 2-3x per week currently.

Ilikelamps

yeah looks fine.

RushOfOxygen

questionfear wrote: »

I would think thats fine. I just wouldn't do them back to back days.

Never done them back to back. I can't find my balance with someone leaning on me.

DoingitWell

rushofoxygen193 wrote: »

questionfear wrote: »

I would think thats fine. I just wouldn't do them back to back days.

Never done them back to back. I can't find my balance with someone leaning on me.

LOL good one!

DopeItUp

rushofoxygen193 wrote: »

questionfear wrote: »

I would think thats fine. I just wouldn't do them back to back days.

Never done them back to back. I can't find my balance with someone leaning on me.

neaneacc

Deadlifts are a great exercise, and twice a week is fine. However, these days should be spaced apart and not back to back. Tuesday and then Friday allows the body time to recover, which is equally important. Don't be afraid to add more weight if you feel comfortable with your current routine. Too many women don't add enough weight to really work/sculpt the muscles. I normally judge if the weight is enough by the soreness during the recover (peak time about a day and a half after exercising). Mild discomfort is a necessary evil to muscle growth. Just remember you legs and butt are the larges muscles in the body, and therefore they need a good workout.
Also, if you use the Olympic bar try using dumbbells with the same exercise. I notice that I have better form with the dumbbells for some reason.
I hope this helps.

3laine75

neaneacc wrote: »

Deadlifts are a great exercise, and twice a week is fine. However, these days should be spaced apart and not back to back. Tuesday and then Friday allows the body time to recover, which is equally important. Don't be afraid to add more weight if you feel comfortable with your current routine. Too many women don't add enough weight to really work/sculpt the muscles. I normally judge if the weight is enough by the soreness during the recover (peak time about a day and a half after exercising). Mild discomfort is a necessary evil to muscle growth. Just remember you legs and butt are the larges muscles in the body, and therefore they need a good workout.
Also, if you use the Olympic bar try using dumbbells with the same exercise. I notice that I have better form with the dumbbells for some reason.
I hope this helps.

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OP twice is fine. Like wolfman says, RDLs and stiff leg are a good way to mix it up too.