Freakin Deadlifts
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They do rock! However, I always have a hard time doing them right.0
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Awesome! I did 135 pounds today just to see if I could. It wasn't as hard as I thought and I was even able to put it down gently! Yay!0
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Awesome! I did 135 pounds today just to see if I could. It wasn't as hard as I thought and I was even able to put it down gently! Yay!
2 plates! you're in business!0 -
I LOVE deadlifts! I started working out again in March of this year, after being off for several years due to a shoulder injury and reconstructive surgery to fix it. I'd never done a deadlift before, and my trainer started me out with 35lb kettlebells.
My PR is now 141lbs, and that's doing 8 reps. I've never tried for a 1-rep max.
DEADLIFTS ROCK.0 -
Deadlifts can badly injure you and squats can injure you not as badlyDeadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
Squats focus on your quads, while deadlifts focus on the hamstrings. Squats works a lot on your core stability and balance where deadlifts work on low back strength as well as explosiveness. They combined are a fantastic leg/core workout! Don't neglect either!
Ah-hahahahaha (this WAS a joke . . . right?!?). That's some of the most flocking redunk grouping of words I've read on here. Please research exercises for muscle groups, the benefits of compound moves, and the issues that can arise out of having hamis that are too weak to counter balance quad strength including the extensive research around how this is most likely the cause of about 80% of knee injuries, particularly in female athletes. Using proper form is key to reducing injury. If you're getting hurt chances are you're doing it wrong.0 -
As I said before in another thread about deadlifts...
Usually after a set of deadlifts or even attempting a new PR, I put that weight down and immediately am filled with the urge to b*tch slap someone, wrestle a bear to death and then *kitten* my girlfriend atop my new bearskin rug and sire a new breed of Christophers.
I love deadlifts.0 -
Deadlifts can badly injure you and squats can injure you not as badlyDeadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
Squats focus on your quads, while deadlifts focus on the hamstrings. Squats works a lot on your core stability and balance where deadlifts work on low back strength as well as explosiveness. They combined are a fantastic leg/core workout! Don't neglect either!
You can totally get injured crossing the street. Just ask my grandma...she tripped last year crossing the street in Philly, she had to get stiches over her eye. She looked like a bad *kitten*!0 -
Awesome! I did 135 pounds today just to see if I could. It wasn't as hard as I thought and I was even able to put it down gently! Yay!
2 plates! you're in business!
Thanks!! :happy: I was super surprised....I thought I would struggle, but I really didn't. It felt good and now I want to try for more!!0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.0 -
Absolutely love dead lifts!
I agree try the mixed grip, you will sail past 300! Squats are also a great exercise and smoke me but nothing pumps me up and then gives me that calm smooth and easy feeling like dead lifts. And like someone else said, I always feel like I'm in beast mode after dead lifts!0 -
you cant just get stitches if you pop your lower back.
Deadlifts can badly injure you and squats can injure you not as badlyDeadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
Squats focus on your quads, while deadlifts focus on the hamstrings. Squats works a lot on your core stability and balance where deadlifts work on low back strength as well as explosiveness. They combined are a fantastic leg/core workout! Don't neglect either!
You can totally get injured crossing the street. Just ask my grandma...she tripped last year crossing the street in Philly, she had to get stiches over her eye. She looked like a bad *kitten*!0 -
you cant just get stitches if you pop your lower back.
Deadlifts can badly injure you and squats can injure you not as badlyDeadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
Squats focus on your quads, while deadlifts focus on the hamstrings. Squats works a lot on your core stability and balance where deadlifts work on low back strength as well as explosiveness. They combined are a fantastic leg/core workout! Don't neglect either!
You can totally get injured crossing the street. Just ask my grandma...she tripped last year crossing the street in Philly, she had to get stiches over her eye. She looked like a bad *kitten*!
Yes...I know this...I was just sayin' that you can get injured doing quite a lot of every day activities so why limit yourself in regards to fitness. I know that lots of people go into lifting blindly and get hurt, but if you do some research and start light enough to learn proper form you should be ok.0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
You obviously are doing them wrong from your description.
ETA: you want a challenge - slap more plates on!!0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Biceps? I've been doing things all wrong...
Anyway, Exercises come in pairs. If you do squats, you should do deadlifts, they're buddies that work complementary muscle groups. I prefer squats personally, but doing squats instead of deadlifts will lead to imbalanced muscle development and ultimately injury.0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Biceps?
Seriously??0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
dead lifts are easy? put some weight on the bar, works better that way.
feeling like they're a big risk and you're going to hurt your back? lean the correct form. and keep improving.
you know what i didn't do when i was a newb to weight lifting? go on weight lifting topics and start making stuff up....0 -
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Biceps? I've been doing things all wrong...
Anyway, Exercises come in pairs. If you do squats, you should do deadlifts, they're buddies that work complementary muscle groups. I prefer squats personally, but doing squats instead of deadlifts will lead to imbalanced muscle development and ultimately injury.
Haha! Great minds girl!
I've got the scar to show what doing any sort of deadlift with your biceps results in lol. Granted it was an emergency and I wasn't exactly taking time out to consider form and plan of attack...but still.0 -
look it up brah.
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Biceps?
Seriously??0 -
I don't even care of it has any physical benefits. Just feeling like a bad motherfcker is benefit enough. Anything else is just a bonus.
So true!!! Deadlifts are my favorite.0 -
look it up brah.
I meant that both workouts are mainly in your upper legs and biceps. And dead lifts are easy i want a challenge. They are the most dangerous work out that you can do if you pop your lower back your done. Plus there is way safer ways to work your lower back and more efficient.Deadlifts are pointless do something more important like squats. you lift with your legs anyway!
If people actually did always lift with their legs, why are we always having to be reminded to 'lift with your legs'? Strengthening your lower back is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Biceps?
Seriously??
YOU BE TRIPPIN'.0
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