I'm looking to start training at deadlifts and I know that they can be dangerous. I'm looking for tips to keep it safe.
Deadlifts
- Thread starter james.thompson
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1. correct form - most injuries from deadlifting (or lifting anything) come from using too much back and too little leg drive - keep your lower back straight/arched - use assistance exercises like romanian deadlifts in higher reps to condition the spinal erectors
2. gradual progression - start light and add weight slowly, stay away from 1RM attempts or going to failure
3. flexibility - do a lot of stretching, before and after and on off days
2. gradual progression - start light and add weight slowly, stay away from 1RM attempts or going to failure
3. flexibility - do a lot of stretching, before and after and on off days
Is there a good way to know if I'm using correct form? Mirrors? Video tape? I think I have good form, but it's hard to tell.
Where do you train? If it's a commercial gym then there should be a PT around to give you 5 minutes of his time. Just make sure you pick a guy with a decent size back, if they have a decent back then chances are they deadlift. Some of the skinny-ass trainers in my gym don't even have calluses!
A good place to go for form guides is this place Barbell Deadlift
A good place to go for form guides is this place Barbell Deadlift
I do go to a gym, but it's a 24 hour snap fitness and there aren't any trainers around. 
What if I just do a vid and post it here?
What if I just do a vid and post it here?