wat is deadlift
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da_c.o said:
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/GluteusMaximus/BBDeadlift.html
Note, the bar goes back on the floor, so you lift it from a full dead stop.
The deadlift strengthens the lower back.
Shoulders: shoulder press and variants.
Chest: bench press and variants.
But deadlifts are a leg dominant exercise da_c.o The back will receive some work also.
Hi. I'm a little confused here.. On the deadlift,if I'm understanding this right, you are supposed to actually let the weight sit on the floor and then lift it up each time?
I thought you were just supposed to bring it as close to the floor as possible but keep tension at all times on the hamstrings by not actually setting it down..Then I've been doing it wrong all along if so.... and everybody at the gym that I see just keeps constant tension like me. Hamstrings are my weak spot..I'm deadlifting about 125lbs now around 8 reps but I want to do what ever will make those hamstrings grow best! So any advice on that would help.. Thanks
Emily
I thought you were just supposed to bring it as close to the floor as possible but keep tension at all times on the hamstrings by not actually setting it down..Then I've been doing it wrong all along if so.... and everybody at the gym that I see just keeps constant tension like me. Hamstrings are my weak spot..I'm deadlifting about 125lbs now around 8 reps but I want to do what ever will make those hamstrings grow best! So any advice on that would help.. Thanks
Emily
Karky said:
I have to agree to disagree. While the hammys will take some work on conventional deads, its not really a hip dominant exercise. To put the weight onto the floor, you have to bend the knees, similar to a squat. In the short time I have switched from standard deads to RDL's, I will never go back. You can actually feel the hams being worked, with regular deads, I didnt. I agree you dont "squat" the weight up, but you have to do a similar motion.
For the original questioner
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa63.htm
Or try some stiff legged deads. There needs to be significant movement at the hips to work the hams.
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Cryptik said:
As dangerous as crossing the street.
deadlifts aren't dangerous. if don't with incorrect form, there is a good chance of injury...and that's true of all weighted exercises. its just that the lower back is often neglected and weak, adn then joe idiot decides he's gonna try to deadlift 250lbs today...and tears a muscle in the lumbar region.
keep the back arched.
keep the reps low: 6-8
if you feel you can't do the next rep, just don't even try. not worth an injury
NO BELTS!!! a weight belt quickly becomes a crutch for squats and deadlifts. only wear one when attempting 1 rep max's/power lifting.
da_c.o said:
The deadlift is the single most beneficial movement for developing a efficient core and full body development. The deadlift is also called a "hip dominant" movement. There are a few variations. The major two are russian deadlift (bent knee squat form) and romanian deadlift (straight leg deads).
Bent knee dead is the hardest to master. When done properly the spinal cord is properly stabilized by the core muscles. The shoulders must remain in upright position constantly over the hip and abs. Spinal stabilization is the function of the core.
The deadlift is opposite of the squat. The squat is a full body push and deadlifts are a full body pull.
ExRx is an awesome source for deadlift info.
Goodluck