Just done my first deadlift.....

kmab1985
kmab1985 Posts: 295 Member
edited November 16 in Fitness and Exercise
and wow, what a great feeling it gives you! Just had my 2nd session with the PT and I asked him to show me one and that I wanted to do it....I loved it (in a weird way), the feeling of lifting the weight (albeit not to heavy) was so rewarding!

Now I know why everyone says "Yes, you should ne deadlifting"

Kel

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  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I've only been deadlifting for a few months now, but I've definitely seen some good changes since the first time.
  • LouTass84
    LouTass84 Posts: 12 Member
    kmab1985 wrote: »
    and wow, what a great feeling it gives you! Just had my 2nd session with the PT and I asked him to show me one and that I wanted to do it....I loved it (in a weird way), the feeling of lifting the weight (albeit not to heavy) was so rewarding!

    Now I know why everyone says "Yes, you should ne deadlifting"

    Kel

    I did my first last week with my personal trainer and although I could barely move the two days after I loved it. I'm hoping we'll be doing more tomorrow
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    They are addicting. It makes me happy every time I do them.
  • kmab1985
    kmab1985 Posts: 295 Member
    I didn't lift heavy but still got that "I've done something" feeling...will defo be incorporating these in my routines....I also did goblet squats,walking lunges, tricep dips, shoulder press and a bicep exercise where your feet are on the floor/you dig your heels in and pull yourself up - anyone know what this is called? I forgot what the PT said it was called but each time I have a session with the PT I've been writing all the workouts down so I don't forget what we did.

    Then ended with some boxing which I didn't particular enjoy haha!
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Congratulations! You’ve found the secret sauce. As you add weight, follow good form religiously. There is risk with this lift, but great rewards when it is done well.

    The exercise you’re describing seems to be a scaled version of the chin up. You should feel it in your back (particularly your latissimus dorsi or “lats” and biceps). If you reverse your hands (overhand) you’ll be doing a scaled pull up, which focuses on the lats more (but also hits the biceps some).
  • soapsandropes
    soapsandropes Posts: 269 Member
    Love deadlifts! Keep it up and you will make great progress.
  • CarlydogsMom
    CarlydogsMom Posts: 645 Member
    Love deadlifts too! And for some weird, macabre reason, I like to look at the bruises on my shins from my deadlifts. Like they're some badge of honor or something. I get a kick out of those bruises! (and the callouses on my hands too...).

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  • dredremeg
    dredremeg Posts: 202 Member
    I did deadlifts last night. I am not sore but I can still feel the burn today.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i deadlifted yesterday. conventional and straight leg. it feels great
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    I feel like i have fantastic posture because of deadlifting, haha
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I just did DL day from my routine.....132x5, 165x5 and ended with 185x5...son comes in and lifts the 165 and says eh not too heavy....he is 210...I am 150 and he did it once....I wanted to beat him with the bar....
  • cbills65
    cbills65 Posts: 164 Member
    I agree completely. It feels amazing. There are a lot of variations too. I like the one legged deadlift also but the traditional one with legs straight is my fav. I am a huge propenent for lifting overall. I am one happy girl when I have my weights. I just resumed my program after about 6 weeks and I have that day after soreness in my triceps. I feel alive again! Hahahaha!
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I love deadlifting...I get great satisfaction talking about max reps with my nephew who is a super athelete :)
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