Deadlifts and legs

[illuminattty]

When I deadlift I usually bring the bar quite close to my body, close enough that it usually scrapes some of the skin of my shins, kneecap area and quads.
Is there any proper way to avoid it or is it simply try not to bring the bar so close to your body?

[SkeIeton]

You're doing it right.

[illuminattty]

Its an inconvenience (inb4 p****). Its just because my leg was bleeding slightly.

[kjohnson92]

Its an inconvenience (inb4 p****). Its just because my leg was bleeding slightly.

wear pants when you do them

[SkeIeton]

Wear long socks when DLing, or long trousers. If it bothers you that much.
Probably a good idea if its drawing blood as those bars are dirty as fuk.

[illuminattty]

Wear long socks when DLing, or long trousers. If it bothers you that much.
Probably a good idea if its drawing blood as those bars are dirty as fuk.

ohgod.

Thanks, I'm going to try that next session. Also just found this article: http://stronglifts.com/deadlifts-shi...ips-eliminate/

[ericd8]

Its an inconvenience (inb4 p****). Its just because my leg was bleeding slightly.

I bleed all the time while deadlifting. I also have two hairless tracks up my shins without hair. You get used to it.

[illuminattty]

I bleed all the time while deadlifting. I also have two hairless tracks up my shins without hair. You get used to it.

myron, i'll probably just get used to it after a while.

[BronxKid]

yup your good the only thing is dont hurt your back

[Celsus]

Never had this problem as I use pants. If you hate pants, just use them the days you do deadlift.