What to do instead of deadlifts?

[dn27]

Today is back day, and it's still relatively sore. I still want to work out, but I don't think I want to do deadlifts (expecailly if I'm just going to .5 ass them). So, are there any other relitively similar excersises? Some thing new will help me focus, and might be good for a change.

Thanks in advance.

[killatiger]

what variation of deadlift do you execute? SLDL should take pressure off your lower back and add pressure to your hammies if executed correctly. Rack pulls would also be good for this issue.

[thursday22dp]

If your sore you may want to take it easy.

If not, I would recommend some Rows, either bent over or T bar and some Pull-ups to assist it. Maybe some weighted hypers to hit your lower back.

[spot_skater]

Rack pulls. EXCELLENT back exercise. Takes almost all the leg work out of the dead lift.

Essentially it's the top half of a dead lift.

[thursday22dp]

Rack pulls. EXCELLENT back exercise. Takes almost all the leg work out of the dead lift.

Essentially it's the top half of a dead lift.

Yeah, but if hes sore, its probably his back being sore. So isolating his back on the deadlift might not be the best idea...

[dn27]

I do just regular deadlifts, no variation that I know of. Bent knees, looking ahead, push with legs, finnish with back. I was thinking about rack pulls, and taking it easy, lol. I hate taking it easy though... Might just do a high rep day to get the lactic acid out. Oh yeah, I already do BO rows in my back routine:

- deadlifts
- pull ups
- pull downs
- BO row
- iso row (LOW weight for ~20 reps, just to streach out good)

Edit: Oh yeah, I would rep you all, but having no power... lol, I don't think you need a grey square! (lurked this forum for a LONG time)

[thelastpolarbear]

Heavy deadlifts brah.

j/k

[jdmalm123]

Today is back day, and it's still relatively sore. I still want to work out, but I don't think I want to do deadlifts (expecailly if I'm just going to .5 ass them). So, are there any other relitively similar excersises? Some thing new will help me focus, and might be good for a change.

Thanks in advance.

if deadlifts are part of your regular program and you're not feeling them, just skip them or go lighter for a change. If you're doing a variation for one day only, you're not going to get much out of it.

[DOLT.]

Rack pulls. EXCELLENT back exercise. Takes almost all the leg work out of the dead lift.

Essentially it's the top half of a dead lift.

Agreed as well as SLDL.

OP, what program are you having with deads because this will affect the subsitute exercise you do as well. One way to keep good form and not half ass them is to just do singles. So basically you'll be doing like 10 sets ramping 5-10 pounds each set up to your max.

[notbuff]

if deadlifts are part of your regular program and you're not feeling them, just skip them or go lighter for a change.

Yea I would just do light deadlifts.

[dn27]

Yeah, I just went light today for 12 reps. Never bent over that many times in one workout (3 sets) lol. BUt had a good workout overall. Thanks for the advice.

[rocketman44]

When an area is sore or you're not sure if it would be wise to work it in the usual way, I usually suggest:

1. Nothing. Just rest it for today.

2. Same exercise, but with a lighter weight and/or shorter rep/set scheme.

3. A variation of it that does not tax the area in the same manner.

4. Different exercise(s) that give similar results.

[DJAuto]

Rack pulls. EXCELLENT back exercise. Takes almost all the leg work out of the dead lift.

Agreed.

The movement is primed for bodybuilders.

[DeXyrus]

power kleanz?

[GetBig87]

Today is back day, and it's still relatively sore. I still want to work out, but I don't think I want to do deadlifts (expecailly if I'm just going to .5 ass them). So, are there any other relitively similar excersises? Some thing new will help me focus, and might be good for a change.

Thanks in advance.

Dont be a slave to your workout schedule. Eat more and sleep more. If you are still sore take a day or two to fully recover. Dont workout if you're not 100%. You grow while restinf not training so chances are your lower back is still recouperating. If you choose to workout now you may get dimished returns.

[Kiknskreem]

SLDL should take pressure off your lower back and add pressure to your hammies if executed correctly. Rack pulls would also be good for this issue.

SLDL's being easier on the lower back? Heellll no, SLDL's put the back in a very compromised position.

If one wants to hit their hammies while sparing the low back, RDLs are the way to go.