deadlifts?

garethxxx · 02-04-2004, 12:39 AM

Deadlifts are essential for building a solid lower back, and shaping your upper and lower torso. Without them and without squats you will find a certain lack in your physical definition and shape. I would go with what Steve says and do them pal.

I cant go too heavy on them anymore due to a car accident but 100KG is enough for about 15 - 20 reps. Just keeps that group well worked, even if I cant go as heavy anymore.

themule · 02-04-2004, 12:43 AM

I totally agree with you gareth, but there is only 1 leg exercise that condtions the whole body and that is the squat king of exercises, i ve heard so many people saying the stimuluation they get from sets of heavy squats can be incredible, what are youre thoughts.

Dave.

garethxxx · 02-04-2004, 12:45 AM

Light headedness, Nausea, want to lie down for a bit syndrome...

Feel pretty good afterwards though

Benj · 02-04-2004, 12:46 AM

Does anyone find that they get pains in there knees when squatting?? Anyone any ideas for releveing this??

Benj

Anonymous · 02-04-2004, 06:06 AM

benj kneewraps mate,

if u dont use them youll suffer later in life,

plus they help u squat more,

u can get a good set for about 15

Benj · 02-04-2004, 09:26 AM

Cheers steve lookin for some now!

Benj

vinger · 02-04-2004, 12:20 PM

benj,
i usesd to squat 3 times a week, i couldnt walk unless i took 2 ibuprofen before EVERY session.

Im not advising it cos im not sure its a good thing to mask pain, i only squat once a week now and my knees are fine but id deffinatly get some knee wraps mate.

Dont put em on staight away though, use them at the top-end of your squats and you'll feel a big difference.

Anonymous · 02-04-2004, 12:32 PM

i did wonder why my legs turn purple

vinger · 02-04-2004, 12:40 PM

Tell me about it!!!

When i first discovered wraps, my knees felt so good with em on.

I never wanted to take em off, id drive home after training with em still on.

it was some guy in the gym that told me not where them all the time, and for a while it was hard to squat 100kg plus with out wraps.

Now i put them round my ankles and pull em up when im struggling, its nice to know whilst in a hard session when squats feel heavy that you've still got the bonus of pullin up your knee wraps.

Try and get a bit heavier steve in each session without using em.

IanUK · 02-04-2004, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benj

Does anyone find that they get pains in there knees when squatting?? Anyone any ideas for releveing this??

Benj

You are squatting too low my friend, your knees are only designed to take heavy strain up untill 45 degrees, if you go right down you will put serious strain on your knee caps and if unlucky dop some serious damage. Trust me i have seen it happen, the guy went to hospital.

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garethxxx Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 190 Rep Power:	Deadlifts are essential for building a solid lower back, and shaping your upper and lower torso. Without them and without squats you will find a certain lack in your physical definition and shape. I would go with what Steve says and do them pal. I cant go too heavy on them anymore due to a car accident but 100KG is enough for about 15 - 20 reps. Just keeps that group well worked, even if I cant go as heavy anymore. ______________________ "Living life at 18stone 10lbs is painful. Losing weight is a challenge. Feeling better about yourself after losing 6 stone...now thats worth it" Gareth Lock 01/01/04

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garethxxx Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 190 Rep Power:	Light headedness, Nausea, want to lie down for a bit syndrome... Feel pretty good afterwards though ______________________ "Living life at 18stone 10lbs is painful. Losing weight is a challenge. Feeling better about yourself after losing 6 stone...now thats worth it" Gareth Lock 01/01/04

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02-04-2004, 12:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	I totally agree with you gareth, but there is only 1 leg exercise that condtions the whole body and that is the squat king of exercises, i ve heard so many people saying the stimuluation they get from sets of heavy squats can be incredible, what are youre thoughts. Dave.

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Benj Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk - North West Posts: 289 Rep Power:	Does anyone find that they get pains in there knees when squatting?? Anyone any ideas for releveing this?? Benj

02-04-2004, 06:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	benj kneewraps mate, if u dont use them youll suffer later in life, plus they help u squat more, u can get a good set for about 15

02-04-2004, 09:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
Benj Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Uk - North West Posts: 289 Rep Power:	Cheers steve lookin for some now! Benj

02-04-2004, 12:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	benj, i usesd to squat 3 times a week, i couldnt walk unless i took 2 ibuprofen before EVERY session. Im not advising it cos im not sure its a good thing to mask pain, i only squat once a week now and my knees are fine but id deffinatly get some knee wraps mate. Dont put em on staight away though, use them at the top-end of your squats and you'll feel a big difference.

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Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	i did wonder why my legs turn purple

02-04-2004, 12:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
vinger Making Progress Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 348 Rep Power:	Tell me about it!!! When i first discovered wraps, my knees felt so good with em on. I never wanted to take em off, id drive home after training with em still on. it was some guy in the gym that told me not where them all the time, and for a while it was hard to squat 100kg plus with out wraps. Now i put them round my ankles and pull em up when im struggling, its nice to know whilst in a hard session when squats feel heavy that you've still got the bonus of pullin up your knee wraps. Try and get a bit heavier steve in each session without using em.