Question about Deadlifts

teampugador
teampugador Posts: 49
in Fitness and Exercise
Is it okay to do deadlifts with an EZ bar? The barbells are always monopolized when I'm at the gym, so I'm looking for a decent alternative. Any suggestions?

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  • scottdeeby
    scottdeeby Posts: 95 Member
    So your hands would be at an angle to your forearm as you grip the bar? I would say that sounds not so good. Maybe use dumbells instead.
  • carlwhitley
    carlwhitley Posts: 44
    You're going to have to wait in turn. Or, if someone is using a similar amount of weight as you, ask to work in with them - they do their set, you adjust the weights, then do your set, adjust the weights. Etc etc.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    Don't shrink from what you want. You have just as much right to use the bars as anyone. Step up.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Just ask if you can get your set(s) in with them while they're resting. It's generally not a problem. Plus, dudes love to see girls deadlifting.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    Dumbells are awesome for deadlifting and for doing rows. I prefer DB's over the barbell....except for squats
  • scottdeeby
    scottdeeby Posts: 95 Member
    One caveat about using dumbells is that it changes the exercise a little bit -- with a barbell, the weight is a little bit more in front of your body -- with dumbells, the weight is more or less aligned with your body.

    I think dumbells consequently move some of the stress from your backside to your quads. Still good, but different.

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