How do Deadlifts work?

[blazin_billy]

I have always wondered what deadlifts really do? I mean, isn't it a sqaut but the weight is just infront of you instead of above?

I keep hearing ppl say it works you hams and overall back!

How!?!?

[unity]

Originally posted by blazin_billy
I have always wondered what deadlifts really do? I mean, isn't it a sqaut but the weight is just infront of you instead of above?

I keep hearing ppl say it works you hams and overall back!

How!?!?

best way to answer your questions is to try it out, and make sure you read up on how to do them properly:

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....rticle=194dead

http://www.bsu.edu/webapps/strengthl...s.asp?exid=164

[SDFlip]

Originally posted by blazin_billy
I have always wondered what deadlifts really do? I keep hearing ppl say it works you hams and overall back!

deads work your grip, traps, abs, lumbar, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and to some extent your biceps, hips, and entire back.

a must have in every workout routine!

[BPP]

Originally posted by blazin_billy
I have always wondered what deadlifts really do? I mean, isn't it a sqaut but the weight is just infront of you instead of above?

I keep hearing ppl say it works you hams and overall back!

How!?!?

your legs are pushing backwards...by simple biomechanics, the hamstrings MUST contract

your back starts with your torsoforward, as you pull back, the back must work

leg press works hammies, squats work hammies, all those motions work hammies

[DanMc]

Originally posted by SDFlipStyle
deads work your grip, traps, abs, lumbar, glutes, hamstrings, quads, and to some extent your biceps, hips, and entire back.

a must have in every workout routine!

^^

[FF Punk]

Originally posted by unity
best way to answer your questions is to try it out, and make sure you read up on how to do them properly:

http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....rticle=194dead

http://www.bsu.edu/webapps/strengthl...s.asp?exid=164

Great post.