Dead lift Q&A Thread

Unless of course you're going sumo style.

But yeah, it took me a while to get over just sticking my butt out for more stuff, I guess it was a combonation of uncertainty, ego, and being wired to keep my spine vertical.
 
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another question for someone.

When deadlifting for reps.
Do you put the bar down each rep, for a seconds rest, or do you rep as with any other exercise and take the weight close to the floor to keep the stress on you back?
 
manofkent said:
another question for someone.

When deadlifting for reps.
Do you put the bar down each rep, for a seconds rest, or do you rep as with any other exercise and take the weight close to the floor to keep the stress on you back?
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put the weight dead on the back then lift up again, thats why its called the deadlift;)

and you know when you lift the weight up, and u have lifted it up, some people bend backward a bit at the end of the lift, in like an exagurated movement. i dunno why i was told it was because in competitiones you have to do that to show that you have control with the weight, but i heard that if you dont compete, you shouldnt do that when you lift. is that true?
 
Im no expert but I'd say no. Unless your doing it for a reason there is no way you should lean back with a heavy weight.

I know why its called a deadlift my friend, Im asking questions that may benift others.
 
i agree with you manofkent do not extend back at the end of the movement, i can't see that being good for the spine.. lol on the benefit of others.. its only a benefit if they listen.. deadlifts are awesome and totally functional in everyday life. :) cheers for getting good knowledge out there people :)
 
Karky said:
put the weight dead on the back then lift up again, thats why its called the deadlift;)

and you know when you lift the weight up, and u have lifted it up, some people bend backward a bit at the end of the lift, in like an exagurated movement. i dunno why i was told it was because in competitiones you have to do that to show that you have control with the weight, but i heard that if you dont compete, you shouldnt do that when you lift. is that true?
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Yes, start the bar on the floor each time.
Yes, there will be some arch, this is called 'locking it out' and if you don't do the semi-exaggerated movement, you will be called on it. It's more of a shrug and standing fully upright. The sumo style requires a lot more exaggeration than a standard.
 
Evo - thanks, how about from a exercise point of view, for mid-level weight trainers not into competition lifting. Would you still say that you should lock out?
 
Just my experience talking here...:

In regards to reppping DLs - I always like to drop(controled) the weight to the floor and reset my legs and back. If I don't concentrate on this "reset" I tend to get lazy and start doing more of a Romanian DL (aka Stiff leg DL)which obviously puts too much strain on the lower back.

Issue of "locking out" - I don't recommend an exaggerated hyper-extension, but I like to get my shoulders completely back/high to ensure I've lifted the weight as high as possible.

Any other vet DLers have issues with tearing the skin off your shins? Sorry if that sounds gross but I don't know how to keep the bar close without ripping on the way up.

DM
 
lol i hear ya DM .. I wear boots when i do them, just to save my legs, or i put duct tape on them.. strange yes but it works and well i don't have hairy legs so...:)
 
mreik said:
I strictly do RDL's, simply because I don't want loads of pressure on my lower back/spine.. And I hear a lot more people getting hurt while doing SDLs..
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Detroit Muscle said:
Just my experience talking here...:
In regards to reppping DLs - If I don't concentrate on this "reset" I tend to get lazy and start doing more of a Romanian DL (aka Stiff leg DL)which obviously puts too much strain on the lower back.
DM
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Why the contradiction? Are these versions significantly different in terms of the muscles they target?
 
Manofkent, I wouldn't have the exaggerated lock out for the average trainee. I would have them end with a shrug and retraction of the shoulder blades...legs straight at the end.

I really don't feel that DLs should really be a rep movement. I think 6 and under is the best set up for this movement. To many trainees will start to lose form when doing higher reps (as DM alluded to). So, I'll drop the weight to the ground, take a sec, and I also reset my feet if need be, and then pull it. I also usually need to readjust my grip.

Regarding the RDL, the RDL is brought just above midshin and returned to teh starting point without the weight every touching the ground. The bar travels down the thighs and past the knees without ever losing contact with the skin. The knees do not bend very much at all and it's very much a hip-back movement...you should literally feel your hams wanting to pull of with just the bar.

DM, I've never had a problem with having skin removed. I keep the bar close but not close enough that it rips up my shins. I have, however, had a few bruises and scrapes from the oly lifts.
 
Thanks evo - sounds pretty much like I was doing.
I do 2x4 with 2secs between reps and a shrug
then I do it with a clean
then clean and press - taking the weight down every time

then romainaian DL with dumbbells

Would you say thats too much for the back?
 
thedevil said:
Why the contradiction? Are these versions significantly different in terms of the muscles they target?
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Devil - No contradiction. mreik prefers to do the RDL which requires less weight whereas when I'm doing a standard DL with higher weight I don't want to do a RDL.

Example of my lifts from last week: RDL = 225lbs but standard DL = 325lbs. I need my lower body to properly pull the DL weight. Hope that clarifies.

DM
 
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