Deadlifts--what am I doing wrong?

[fuzzyfozzie]

I did three sets of deads for the first time the other day and ended with 135lbs. I know, I know, not much weight but it was my first attempt. Now I know I could go much heavier, but for the first time I would have expected to be sore somewhat. What am I doing wrong?

[bigfatjerk]

Isn't a bit obvious why?

[In The Making]

The most likely reason you aren't sore is because you were using too light a weight. But it is a great idea to start off doing more complex exercises like deadlifts with a light weight so you can get your form perfect first and avoid potential injury.
Also, i wouldn't judge the success of a workout on how sore you are the next day. Its all about progression.

[psychojoe]

dont increase the weight to try to get sore - u can increase pretty fast at first, but take it easy and learn leet form so u become a mast0r!111one

--Joe

[StompinTom]

Seriously stay with a light weight for a few weeks until you are sure about the form. Increase the weight slowly each week. Remember soreness means nothing, and you want to avoid injury by going too heavy too quick.

[sickwitit]

dead lifts blow but if you do them don't do a **** load of weight or you will be in your twenties feeling like your 60. You can get the same benefit from pull-ups or pulldowns and bent-over rows or seated rows. Don't beleive me well try it for a few and see for yourself

[Bammy]

dead lifts blow but if you do them don't do a **** load of weight or you will be in your twenties feeling like your 60. You can get the same benefit from pull-ups or pulldowns and bent-over rows or seated rows. Don't beleive me well try it for a few and see for yourself

Yeah pullups definitely work your lumbars like DLs do.

[bigfatjerk]

dead lifts blow but if you do them don't do a **** load of weight or you will be in your twenties feeling like your 60. You can get the same benefit from pull-ups or pulldowns and bent-over rows or seated rows. Don't beleive me well try it for a few and see for yourself

whats this idiot babbling about?

[Testosterone97]

Your not sore because deadlifts dont isolate a certain muscle, they work many muscles, thus not putting all the strain on one particular muscle

[Dark Phoenix]

whats this idiot babbling about?

I don't know, but I think it is time to put grampa into a home.

[Cricket_Fire]

You will gain alot. When your form gets better, your weight will sky rocket. I started same weight as you (135), and am at 315 now (started November).

Good luck!

[JUSA]

whats this idiot babbling about?

I have back problems, probably more due to my normal day to day posture than dead lifts or squats.

While he has a point that you don't want to hurt your back, he's smoking some harsh stuff if he thinks there is any substitute for DLs.

Stick with the right form, if you have to use low weight - do it until you got perfect form. You'll be ok.

JUSA