Want to try out heavy lifting/dead lifts.

[Gemini235]

I had recently heard (contrary to my previous belief) that lifting heavy weights and dead lifts etc would help with over all full body weight loss and toning. I don't want by any means to bulk, and I know that won't happen unless I'm running a calorie surplus (I'm cutting) but I have no idea where to start.

I've been watching some youtube videos on proper dead lift form but any kind of advice here that could help me along would be appreciated. I am totally new to this! I usually just do cardio, push ups, squats, light weights, etc.


Please let me know if you have some helpful tips for heavy lifting and dead lifts. I do not want to bulk no matter what; my goal is to lose 5% more body fat and about 10 more lbs (although if I have to gain some weight to reach the lower body fat I am okay with that because it would be muscle).



Thanks.

[BEEvon]

By weight loss and " toning" I assume you mean reducing your BF and adding some muscle to your frame? Two things to point out: 1 bulking doesn't mean your end result is looking "bulky". 2 you will not add muscle if you are cutting your calories. A calorie deficit will only encourage muscle loss and you will be spinning your wheels with lifting heavy.

Start here.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=121703921

[sindibee]

You should do more research into women and weightlifting. I lift heavy and I'm tiny
Read the sticky on macronutrients

[Gemini235]

Thanks girls

Yeah I just want to lose body fat and add some muscle. I'm just such a noob when it comes to this stuff.

[jordyanne91]

Just me two cents on deadlifts.... They are the bomb.
Lifting in general is the bomb but deadlifts in my opinion are the bomb diggity.!
I had what I called saddlebags on my hips, I didnt worry about them much because that's just my figure, and I know you can't spot reduce. But once I started dead lifting they decreased in size so drastically in a matter of weeks. My overall strength improved too. I couldn't love without my deadlifts I love them, and I've converted many into doing them! Even the boyfriend... God only knows why he wasnt already doing them!!

[Gemini235]

Just me two cents on deadlifts.... They are the bomb.
Lifting in general is the bomb but deadlifts in my opinion are the bomb diggity.!
I had what I called saddlebags on my hips, I didnt worry about them much because that's just my figure, and I know you can't spot reduce. But once I started dead lifting they decreased in size so drastically in a matter of weeks. My overall strength improved too. I couldn't love without my deadlifts I love them, and I've converted many into doing them! Even the boyfriend... God only knows why he wasnt already doing them!!

Thanks! What was the weight you started at?

[alexisap]

First, don't worry about bulking, at all.

Deadlifts are amazing. Start out at whatever weight you feel comfortable with. Even if it's just 95 lb, you can always add more weight. More importantly than weight though, is make sure you have the right form. Form is so so so important. I'm sure you've heard this in the videos but basics: back straight, head up, bar close to the body.

Good luck!

[Gemini235]

First, don't worry about bulking, at all.

Deadlifts are amazing. Start out at whatever weight you feel comfortable with. Even if it's just 95 lb, you can always add more weight. More importantly than weight though, is make sure you have the right form. Form is so so so important. I'm sure you've heard this in the videos but basics: back straight, head up, bar close to the body.

Good luck!

Thanks! So many questions I have lol. I'm just scared I'll do something wrong/hurt myself. I see a lot of ppl when they are done just drop the weight on the floor instead of placing it gently down. Which way is right?

Also, I'm not sure if I would need gloves or not....I can curl 50-85 easily but I'm just hesitant with the dead lifts for some reason? I guess I think I will drop it and fall forward or it will land on my feet etc

[alexisap]

Thanks! So many questions I have lol. I'm just scared I'll do something wrong/hurt myself. I see a lot of ppl when they are done just drop the weight on the floor instead of placing it gently down. Which way is right?

Also, I'm not sure if I would need gloves or not....I can curl 50-85 easily but I'm just hesitant with the dead lifts for some reason? I guess I think I will drop it and fall forward or it will land on my feet etc

Don't worry you won't fall forward or anything! As far as dropping it goes, I wouldn't unless you have the bumper plates. Some gyms don't even allow people to drop the bar. There has been one time where I half dropped it/half placed it down and it was because I was doing my max and the bar almost slipped from my hands (bad grip on my part). There's no real need to drop it otherwise, or at least none that I've ever experienced. I personally don't use gloves. I use an alternating grip so the bar doesn't slide from my hands, and I use chalk which is helpful. The only bad part about not using gloves is sometimes my palms get really sore because of calluses and such. The chalk supposedly helps with this because it evens out your hands more so skin isn't pinched between your grip and the bar.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[Gemini235]

Thanks! Lots of good advice. I'll get the hang of it eventually =)