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12-07-2007, 06:42 AM
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Stiff Leg Deadlifts
Just a question ...
I've been doing SLDL's for a long time .. most recently, I've switched to doing them with DB's. I find that doing them w/ DBs, I get such a better range of motion and such a better workout then with the BB's. I don't go heavy with the stiffies, never have. I usually stay in the 15 - 20 rep range as well.
I was wondering if anyone else did the same thing and if so, did you feel that db's give you a better workout ?
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12-07-2007, 06:54 AM
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I like to use DB's as well. But when I do SLDL, I keep my knees slightly bent and muscles tight through out the movement.
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12-07-2007, 07:04 AM
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Stiff Legs On A Wide Elevated Box, Give Me Great Stretch At
The Bottom!!!
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12-07-2007, 07:49 AM
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Question regarding what is considered heavy...on Tuesday I completed three sets of 12 at 90lbs (barbell). I'm flexible enough that I can take the weight all the way to my ankles. Anything lighter and the hamstrings and glutes feel nothing. Is this not an exercise to use with heavier weight?
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12-07-2007, 07:58 AM
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Its a good question and I think one that there is no real right or wrong answer. I've always found I do better with higher reps for legs. I'll occassionally go heavy, but I like the higher reps more and feel like I make better gains. I go higher reps for all leg exercises, including squats.
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12-07-2007, 07:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EYE FOR DETAIL
Stiff Legs On A Wide Elevated Box, Give Me Great Stretch At
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Never thought of that ! Good suggestion !
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12-07-2007, 09:59 AM
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Are you using 45's? You probably already thought of it but use 35's or even 25's and get a better range of motion. Otherwise, elevate yourself like someone else said.
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12-07-2007, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EYE FOR DETAIL
Stiff Legs On A Wide Elevated Box, Give Me Great Stretch At
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12-07-2007, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EYE FOR DETAIL
Stiff Legs On A Wide Elevated Box, Give Me Great Stretch At
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Originally Posted by giantfan43
Never thought of that ! Good suggestion !
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Originally Posted by Roger035
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NOW WATCH SOME NOOB TRY IT WITH TOO MUCH WEIGHT AND FALL
FORWARD!!!!
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I did SLDL's w/DB's over the summer - got up to 45's 
Now I started them w/the barbell, just the bar right now. I love this exercise 
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i've tried doing them with dumbells, but i find i can pull more weight with a barbell.
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12-07-2007, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
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NOW WATCH SOME NOOB TRY IT WITH TOO MUCH WEIGHT AND FALL
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Or on a swiss ball.
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Or on a swiss ball. |
NO NO NOT THAT AGAIN!!!
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12-07-2007, 12:13 PM
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NO NO NOT THAT AGAIN!!!
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There's always someone out there willing to try it. That's why we have TV's funniest videos.
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LOL! At my gym they would fall through a plate glass window!
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12-07-2007, 12:25 PM
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Quote:
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Are you using 45's? You probably already thought of it but use 35's or even 25's and get a better range of motion. Otherwise, elevate yourself like someone else said.
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Duh .. I honestly never did think of that .. I will have to give that I try... so far, I've been liking the DB's but I think this is worth a try. Plus elevating myself !
I'm going to stay away from the swiss ball for now if you guys don't mind 
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