DEADLIFTS are the best!

jimbo999 · 07-01-2006, 12:16 PM

plus (sorry this aint a flame) deadlifts are like squats and dips and bench presses...you cant isolate your lower back, its a whole body excercise quads hams traps back arse grip....... just like on squats you should not be just thinking its working you quads only

reef · 08-01-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo999

nick mate surely deadlifts you got to be putting in some effort in the leg department or else you aint gonna get the bar off the floor.........

This is true and it really is interesting to see someone deadlifting who doesnt train legs! Deadlifts really are a full-body lift and a weakness on any part will comprimise either your form, weight or both. This particular guy ended up doing more of a SLDL, as his legs straightened before the bar actually moved as they werent strong enough to lug the weight. Kind of bizarre to see.

Andy1981iron · 08-01-2006, 01:58 AM

It definately compromises form, I have weak legs and it shows

Nick500 · 08-01-2006, 03:17 PM

i use my legs a little bit i suppose for the first part, but generally i get no DOMS from the exercise and don't feel it on the legs

Nick

jimbo999 · 08-01-2006, 06:27 PM

work it hard and you should be getting sore hams lower back lats and traps

sitries · 08-01-2006, 07:07 PM

sounds like im missing out massively by not doing deadlifts. too much back pain!! il just have to make do with the leg press.

crazycal1 · 08-01-2006, 08:16 PM

i`m sure i`ll be corrected if i`m wrong but if you deadlift with a trap bar your quads get worked as much (or almost as much)as squatting+cos your hands are at your sides its easier not to round your back

Mr Nice · 09-01-2006, 05:44 PM

Deadlifts my favourite exercise, wicked for putting on lots of mass, a basic compound exercise, stand with your feet shoulder width apart bend with knees place hands just outside of quads grip tight look up keeping back straight and push your heels through the floor slowly lower to starting position.

DONGLE · 31-01-2006, 10:50 PM

Before i worried about heavy lifts i made sure my form was good as there is nothing worse than a bad back now ive started adding some weight i sometimes make myself feel a little sick. anyone else?

Comando Tom · 31-01-2006, 11:07 PM

Dehydration?

I love deadlifts! Probaly because there my heaviest lift.

08-01-2006, 03:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,227 Rep Power:	i use my legs a little bit i suppose for the first part, but generally i get no DOMS from the exercise and don't feel it on the legs Nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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Mr Nice Making Progress Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 226 Rep Power:	Deadlifts my favourite exercise, wicked for putting on lots of mass, a basic compound exercise, stand with your feet shoulder width apart bend with knees place hands just outside of quads grip tight look up keeping back straight and push your heels through the floor slowly lower to starting position. ______________________ Nice

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07-01-2006, 12:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
jimbo999 Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 85 Rep Power:	plus (sorry this aint a flame) deadlifts are like squats and dips and bench presses...you cant isolate your lower back, its a whole body excercise quads hams traps back arse grip....... just like on squats you should not be just thinking its working you quads only

08-01-2006, 01:58 AM	#23 (permalink)
Andy1981iron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 829 Rep Power:	It definately compromises form, I have weak legs and it shows

08-01-2006, 06:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
jimbo999 Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 85 Rep Power:	work it hard and you should be getting sore hams lower back lats and traps

08-01-2006, 07:07 PM	#26 (permalink)
sitries Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 641 Rep Power:	sounds like im missing out massively by not doing deadlifts. too much back pain!! il just have to make do with the leg press.

08-01-2006, 08:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 3,033 Rep Power:	i`m sure i`ll be corrected if i`m wrong but if you deadlift with a trap bar your quads get worked as much (or almost as much)as squatting+cos your hands are at your sides its easier not to round your back

31-01-2006, 10:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
DONGLE Making Progress Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TUNBRIDGE WELLS Posts: 182 Rep Power:	Before i worried about heavy lifts i made sure my form was good as there is nothing worse than a bad back now ive started adding some weight i sometimes make myself feel a little sick. anyone else?

31-01-2006, 11:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
Comando Tom Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 595 Rep Power:	Dehydration? I love deadlifts! Probaly because there my heaviest lift.