Personal Deadlifting Question - For the Guys

Siekobilly
Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Alright, so as my weight gets heavier and heavier I've come to notice a problem. I have very big thighs, and while some of it is fat most of it is solid so I'm not sure this problem will ever go away. When I get to the full upright position of my lift, the bar is basically on my two best buds. At first it wasn't that big of a deal as the weight wasn't much, but now that I'm in the 200+ range it's getting very uncomfortable. Widening my stance isn't an option, so I need to know if anyone else experiences this, and what they do to help.

I'm honestly thinking about buying a cup...
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  • semperfit1823
    semperfit1823 Posts: 153
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    anyway I have had a similary problems for them heavy sets I wear compression shorts now tho and haven't had the problem recently then again I'm asian. You could also try sumo dead lifts.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Same problem here and has been echoed by a bunch of people I know. Never heard of any solution.
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    anyway I have had a similary problems for them heavy sets I wear compression shorts now tho and haven't had the problem recently then again I'm asian. You could also try sumo dead lifts.
    200+ deadlifts are heavy for me, considering I just started lifting weights for the first time again in a decade. Even then I never did deadlifts.

    I'll have to look into the compression shorts, see if it helps. Thanks.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    you guys aren't wearing compression shorts?

    "but then again, I'm Asian" made me LOL!
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    bring stance in. doesnt that put your hands lower on your thighs?

    If not you just have to either suck it up, or learn to pull sumo.


    weightlifting isn't comfortable.
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    you guys aren't wearing compression shorts?

    "but then again, I'm Asian" made me LOL!

    that made me laugh too.
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    anyway I have had a similary problems for them heavy sets I wear compression shorts now tho and haven't had the problem recently then again I'm asian. You could also try sumo dead lifts.

    ^^^^ hahaha!!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
    i have the same problem with BB shrugs.
  • Marc713
    Marc713 Posts: 328 Member
    Duct Tape....better yet, Gorilla Tape!


    Camel clutch?

    OK, seriously, compression shorts may help. I picked up some Under Armor undies that are like compression shorts. Got em for when I ride my mt. bike, may have to try those out on my dead lift days.
  • kingcobragt500
    kingcobragt500 Posts: 4
    yeah when deadlifting or really lifting anything heavy with your lower body and back you should be wearing a jock or some sort of compression short. This is why in competition those guys wear the tight suits kind of like wrestlers. Try strapping your buds in and see if that helps!
  • fit921
    fit921 Posts: 92 Member
    You tube -- "the nut bra" :laugh: Should solve it for ya.
  • vtmoon
    vtmoon Posts: 3,436 Member
    Ya shorts or a cup if you are starting up are a must just due to the fact that a lot can go a bit south fast. But Comp Shorts are much better idea if you are moving around.
  • guardian419
    guardian419 Posts: 391 Member
    Echo of agreement on compression shorts. Also try tweaking your form, push your junk out and pull your knees in (without locking) closer. I'm in a similar situation as you, recently started lifting after a 7 year break, and didn't really deadlift before. I had issues with the bar running down my thighs, the compression shorts helped negate that effect while I tweaked my form.

    Make sure you have someone (personal trainer type) to help evaluate your form. I found that once I tweaked it properly, even with my treetrunk thighs (36 waist, have to wear 38-40 to fit my thighs) I don't rub or rest on them at all.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    i've always worn compression shorts, and i've never experienced this issue. just tuck the fellas back.
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    don't be a richard
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    When I get to the full upright position of my lift, the bar is basically on my two best buds. At first it wasn't that big of a deal as the weight wasn't much, but now that I'm in the 200+ range it's getting very uncomfortable.

    When I do legs I wear a pair of shorts that have a snug liner inside them. It helps keep things out of the way of the bar. We just got a nice diamond bar in my gym. I'm going to try that out this week and see how that feels for dead lifts. If nothing else it would get rid of this issue although It's not too big of a deal to me. Just wear snugger underclothes.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Discomfort really isnt the problem for me its the added weight on the bar. :laugh: I keed, I keed.
  • bpotts44
    bpotts44 Posts: 1,066 Member
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    anyway I have had a similary problems for them heavy sets I wear compression shorts now tho and haven't had the problem recently then again I'm asian. You could also try sumo dead lifts.

    This made me laugh!!
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    compression shorts. plus how far apart are your hands? when i set up, my hands are pretty much shoulder width. arms hang straight down when i grab the bar. further apart, i'd run into...difficulties.
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    go ahead, rest 200+ lbs. on your nads and ask again. i'll wait here.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Get one of those tuck things that cross dressers use.

    That I...um...er...heard about...

    *backs out slowly*
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    yeah when deadlifting or really lifting anything heavy with your lower body and back you should be wearing a jock or some sort of compression short. This is why in competition those guys wear the tight suits kind of like wrestlers. Try strapping your buds in and see if that helps!
    if you're referring to gear:
    no its not.
    its for hip support and the ability to lift more weight.

    if you're talking about a singlet:
    no its not.
    it's basically because it makes it easier to judge the lifts. you can see squat depth more clearly.
    you actually aren't allowed to even wear compression shorts under your singlet.
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    anyway I have had a similary problems for them heavy sets I wear compression shorts now tho and haven't had the problem recently then again I'm asian. You could also try sumo dead lifts.

    heavy is relative, don't be a douchbag
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    Looks like I'll be going to the store for some compression shorts. Thanks for the ideas guys.
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    compression shorts. plus how far apart are your hands? when i set up, my hands are pretty much shoulder width. arms hang straight down when i grab the bar. further apart, i'd run into...difficulties.
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    go ahead, rest 200+ lbs. on your nads and ask again. i'll wait here.
    I believe my arms are about shoulder width. I don't deadlift again until Saturday so after getting compression shorts I'll review my form again.

    Note: I'm in full upright on a 200lb deadlift in my profile picture if that gives anyone an idea.
  • amann1976
    amann1976 Posts: 742 Member
    the second or two that the bar is on your nuts shouldn't be a problem no matter the weight. if you are resting the bar any longer than that the weight is probably to heavy for you in my personal opinion
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    i have the same problem with BB shrugs.

    For me it's far worse on shrugs, just deal with it. No pain no gain right?
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    the second or two that the bar is on your nuts shouldn't be a problem no matter the weight. if you are resting the bar any longer than that the weight is probably to heavy for you in my personal opinion
    It's only there for a second or two. It isn't so much that it's resting on my nuts, it's more of a 200lb bar rolling over my nuts. I have no difficulty deadlifting the weight, it's just crushing my berries.
    For me it's far worse on shrugs, just deal with it. No pain no gain right?
    I'm not sure if you've ever ruptured a testicle or not (I'm going to assume you haven't). This is not something I would wish on my worse enemy, and is my main fear. If it was just a little pain I wouldn't be worried about it.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    200+ dead lifts are heavy???

    go ahead, rest 200+ lbs. on your nads and ask again. i'll wait here.

    ^^This. Weight is always relative, unless it's hitting you in the groin. At that point a tiny pink dumbbell could take you out.
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I'm sorry. This topic, while very serious, still made me chuckle.

    nothing like thinking about crushed berries right before lunch. :laugh:

    good luck with that problem... and uh, keep us posted...
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    It's only there for a second or two. It isn't so much that it's resting on my nuts, it's more of a 200lb bar rolling over my nuts. I have no difficulty deadlifting the weight, it's just crushing my berries.

    ah, i think i finally understand!!

    when you dead lift, you trail the bar up and down your legs, right? with the bar always maintaining contact? instead, let it just come straight up.
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    it needs to be against your thighs at lockout though. otherwise it isn't really locked out

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