Never knew how important deadlifts were

theculture · 03-13-2007, 05:24 PM

I did them for the first time today (been BBing for 7-8 months now) and the back of my upper half of my leg feels sore! It feels amazing! I could also feel the workout in my lower back. So basically the back of my top part of my legs and lower back have never really been worked out (full body workouts I did previously were squats and bench press).
I only did 110 lb, 3x5. lol such a newb.

athenafootball · 03-13-2007, 05:27 PM

yeah deadlifts are amazing. they will help you grow so much. and its alright lol, you will increase the weight quickly.

mallrat1945 · 03-13-2007, 05:28 PM

yea, it can be argued that deadlifts are more important then squats for building muscle

TheAnimal117 · 03-13-2007, 05:28 PM

I have been doing deadlifts for a good 6 months now and I can still feel the soreness.

oorah_79 · 03-13-2007, 05:29 PM

I've heard they widen your hip area and slow you down (running-wise).

BaFtub · 03-13-2007, 05:32 PM

<3333333deadlifts.

IronAbrams · 03-13-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oorah_79

I've heard they widen your hip area and slow you down (running-wise).

I'm sure you've heard that they'll break your back and that weightlifting is bad for your joints too. All of them are myths (to a certain point... any exercise performed incorrectly is a recipe for disaster).

The King is Dead. I remember waking up in the morning after doing 4 sets of deads for the first time... my entire back, especially my traps, was so sore that it almost hurt to roll out of bed. It was ****ing awsome!

With good form, you'll abolish 90% of your back pain. It's a fantastic lift.

METAL VIPER · 03-13-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by oorah_79

I've heard they widen your hip area and slow you down (running-wise).

Deadlifts will increase hamstring, glute, and spinal erector size, but there is no correlation between muscular hypertrophy and speed. Simply look at sprinters. Many train with weights and are the fastest humans on earth.

mallrat1945 · 03-13-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by oorah_79

I've heard they widen your hip area and slow you down (running-wise).

i imagine if that happens you should change your stance, or lower weight

teenage_guru · 03-13-2007, 05:44 PM

Join the Club! i was one of those newbs that for the first 6 months trained chest shoulders and biceps. When i finally looked out of proportion, i started training back and legs. Thats when my friend deadlift arrived. He has been awesome at getting back mass. I dont shrug, although the deads have given me great traps, and a really thick middle/lower back. For everone reading this,

DO NOT EVER EVER SKIP DEADLIFTS!

Buildandrun · 03-13-2007, 05:47 PM

I love the feeling of testosterone i get after doing deadlifts...

Caracalla · 03-13-2007, 06:34 PM

I gotta say I wish that the deadlift, squat and such really didnt work as much as they did because that would stop some of the stupid arguring on her, although it would eliminate 75% of the conversations on this board. they are difficult because they work. done right, they will make you bigger and stronger, period. nothing better than a good set to swell the head a lil.

theculture · 03-13-2007, 06:37 PM

I dont think I had the right form but I tried to stick my ass out to make sure I didnt arch my back over.
I'm gonna go watch that deadlift video on bb.com over and over lol

Tracklifter · 03-13-2007, 06:46 PM

i just wanna get this straight, deadlifts are just lift it up, put it down...hang cleans are deadlift then flip it to your chest...and clean and jerk is deadlift, bring to chest, lift overhead? right?

sparxxx13 · 03-13-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracklifter

i just wanna get this straight, deadlifts are just lift it up, put it down...hang cleans are deadlift then flip it to your chest...and clean and jerk is deadlift, bring to chest, lift overhead? right?

Yes, i'm pretty sure.

Big Strong MAN · 03-13-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theculture

I did them for the first time today (been BBing for 7-8 months now) and the back of my upper half of my leg feels sore! It feels amazing! I could also feel the workout in my lower back. So basically the back of my top part of my legs and lower back have never really been worked out (full body workouts I did previously were squats and bench press).
I only did 110 lb, 3x5. lol such a newb.

There is absolutly nothing more manly than picking up a huge amount of weight, putting is down, then picking it up again...ENJOY!

VforVlad · 03-13-2007, 06:57 PM

deadlifts=manliness ...period lol

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IronAbrams · 03-13-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracklifter

i just wanna get this straight, deadlifts are just lift it up, put it down...hang cleans are deadlift then flip it to your chest...and clean and jerk is deadlift, bring to chest, lift overhead? right?

Cleans are a sick complicated lift, like a deadlift, shrug, and squat combined with extras.. look here on the Exercise database for a step by step guide, then ask your coaches if they know the Olympic lifts.

I'm in the process of learning right now and they're not something you can master in a few months at all.

stella summers · 03-13-2007, 07:19 PM

I'm doing rack deads tomorrow. So pumped for them....by far my most favorite exercise. I already know I'm going to be sore on Thursday morning.

lkn4hoz · 03-13-2007, 07:30 PM

anybody have a video of someone doing deadlifts more than 1 rep? ive never done them before... i know im missing out on alot

SurfOnSilver · 03-13-2007, 07:47 PM

Dude i LOVE deadlifts! seriously, they are my favourate exercise, i look forward to back day as soon as I finish it =p

I been doing them for a while, but really light, only started making them heavier about 2 weeks ago, so my weight still sucks (140kg, i think thats like what, just over 300lb?feck...) but the pump I get from them is insane. Deadlifts should only be done heavy, so you can be "strong like bull" =D

Also, the DOMS i get for the next few days is unreal. Such a sweet, sweet pain...

SoS

arniefan01 · 03-13-2007, 07:55 PM

i ****in hate deadlifts but there such a good exercise i cant leave them out

dempo25 · 03-13-2007, 07:58 PM

Yea deads are awesome, its sad ppl are scared of them. Dude Try 4 heavy sets of Stiff legged deads next time, your hammys will be sooo fried for like a week.

PeoplesChamp11 · 03-13-2007, 08:41 PM

deadlifts are gods gift to mankind

anybody do 'em with a hex bar like myself?...i do both hex and normal

lkn4hoz · 03-13-2007, 08:45 PM

i jus tried a set to see how it is at home. I only did 30kg lol but hey the feeling i had after that one set was pretty damn goood. I'm looking forward to friday, i love back day !

Shangius · 03-13-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PeoplesChamp11

deadlifts are gods gift to mankind

anybody do 'em with a hex bar like myself?...i do both hex and normal

I do them with a hex bar. Am I missing anything by not using a barbell?

Byrne89 · 03-13-2007, 08:49 PM

yeah brother your in the same boat as me right now... i just started doing deadlifts and im still just doing 3 sets of 6 reps (135) until i get my form down and everything... but damn it kills my legs just like you said ... and my back... im glad i started doing this exercise, its a good one.

PeoplesChamp11 · 03-13-2007, 08:49 PM

i dont think....more weight with the hex bar i believe...im up to about 360 on that..

zephead4747 · 03-13-2007, 09:12 PM

I thoguht hexbar took some of the weight off your back. not sure though?

swordsmanzenn · 03-13-2007, 09:36 PM

squats>deads