i do my leg workout on the day before my back workout. splitting my chest/shoulder/arm from my back workout, to give my arms more time to rest. but, i want to do deadlift, and i dont want to do deadlift 2 days in a row, unless that would be ok. but would it be better to do my deadlifts for my legs or back? probably legs?
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Problem is while it's mainly a lower back/posterior end movement, it also hits the lats and rhombs pretty nicely. You might not like this, but you might switch your training to an full body/upper body/lower body split.
Try it a variety of ways and if your lifts keep increasing, then you're okay.
The other option is to use the deadlift more for technique--lighter weight, fast speed--rather than just a pure strength exercise. This way even if you hit the back or legs two days in a row, the training will be different.
Try it a variety of ways and if your lifts keep increasing, then you're okay.
The other option is to use the deadlift more for technique--lighter weight, fast speed--rather than just a pure strength exercise. This way even if you hit the back or legs two days in a row, the training will be different.
DEA: Captain Kirk Kaworski (first guy to squat over 1000 pounds) is a hard and fast believer that the deadlift is a back exercise.
My thoughts are that the deadlift is a huge core power movement, like the squat and pullups. Of course, pull-ups recruit muscles of the back as primary movers, but biceps and rear delts are touched as secondary movers. Deadlift is much the same way; your lower back and legs do most of the moving but there are other muscles involved on a secondary basis.
I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you. Just keep lower back work in your leg day; and keep your lats, traps etc on your back day.
My thoughts are that the deadlift is a huge core power movement, like the squat and pullups. Of course, pull-ups recruit muscles of the back as primary movers, but biceps and rear delts are touched as secondary movers. Deadlift is much the same way; your lower back and legs do most of the moving but there are other muscles involved on a secondary basis.
I wouldn't be too concerned if I were you. Just keep lower back work in your leg day; and keep your lats, traps etc on your back day.
well, i actually thought my back was a weak point of mine. my legs are strong i feel. i can remember doing those leg push things when i was in 6th grade, i was pushing up 200lbs! beleive it or not. or maybe it was 100, if 200lbs seems crazy. but, i didnt do deadlift on my leg day, and legs are still sore 2 days after. is deadlift one of the must have excercises? well, now come to think of it, ill do it on leg day. since none of my back excercises works the Erector Spinae. appreciate all the thoughts guys.
adler-i workout at home, no trainer
besides worldfitness.com and exrx.net. any small tips on how to execute the deadlift perfectly would ceratinly help. also with my squat, i have a question. when im coming down, is my back supposed to be arched inwards? or outwards like a turtle? thanks
adler-i workout at home, no trainer
besides worldfitness.com and exrx.net. any small tips on how to execute the deadlift perfectly would ceratinly help. also with my squat, i have a question. when im coming down, is my back supposed to be arched inwards? or outwards like a turtle? thanksCorple:
Dead lift is an ESSENTIAL exercise; it's definitely one of the core power movements. So stick with it.
Dead lift Form: <-- this is a womans page; but form is form and it will show you how to do it properly. Some general pointers; keep your weight on your heels by pushing your big toe into the top of your shoe. Always use an alternating grip (1 hand over, 1 hand under); be sure you're knees don't break past your toes. But take a look at that website for exact pictures etc.
As for squats - back arched.
Dead lift is an ESSENTIAL exercise; it's definitely one of the core power movements. So stick with it.
Dead lift Form: <-- this is a womans page; but form is form and it will show you how to do it properly. Some general pointers; keep your weight on your heels by pushing your big toe into the top of your shoe. Always use an alternating grip (1 hand over, 1 hand under); be sure you're knees don't break past your toes. But take a look at that website for exact pictures etc.
As for squats - back arched.