*** Deadlifting 101: Instructional videos ***

[johny84]

thanks good vids

[johny84]

awesome vids

[johny84]

win yes

[shotgunshorty28]

win yes

Man, I love deadlifts, but I'm having lower back problems because I was using improper form and technique. I recently corrected it, but I think I may have a herniated disc as a result. Any advice?

[chazzy1864]

Man, I love deadlifts, but I'm having lower back problems because I was using improper form and technique. I recently corrected it, but I think I may have a herniated disc as a result. Any advice?

See a doc.

[phoenixr2]

figured this would be a good place to post this. For someone not looking to bodybuild so much as just athletic ability/conditioning what are some good numbers to be DLing? I am 6' about 190. Thanks guys and I love this thread

[jhayes01]

wow. didn't know about holding breath to maintain intra-abdominal pressure. Always good when you learn something!

[onebadyfz450]

Ok I watched the video and read all the replies, went and gave it a shot for my self…

Holy Sh!T.. Im in love!!!

I used to do around 185 and have HORRIBLE Lower back pain.

So ive done them a few times with the good form since watching the video.

But last night…. I was like F#ck it, lets try to Grow

Worked my way up to 315 on that baby and pushed myself to get it 10 times!!!

Damn… Feel like a big dog now!

The first one is just so damn hard!

[Yungbl00d]

helpful!

[mustardnight]

Great post! I was wondering what you think about the T-bar deadlift (I think thats what its called?) The bar that surrounds you basically. Pros? Cons? I can't seem to find a stickie about them.

[chazzy1864]

Great post! I was wondering what you think about the T-bar deadlift (I think thats what its called?) The bar that surrounds you basically. Pros? Cons? I can't seem to find a stickie about them.

That is a trap bar deadlift. T-bar is used for rows.

Trap bar deads are more akin to squats, than they are deadlifts.

[mustardnight]

That is a trap bar deadlift. T-bar is used for rows.

Trap bar deads are more akin to squats, than they are deadlifts.

Thanks bud.

[kaz123]

This thread is amazing! Perfect for all the questions I needed answering except one.. Is it smart or stupid to do a normal deadlift for one set then a Romanian deadlift the next? If you could choose only one which would it be? I started doing heavy weights with poor form but I now realise it's much much more beneficial to go lower and get the form spot on

[chazzy1864]

This thread is amazing! Perfect for all the questions I needed answering except one.. Is it smart or stupid to do a normal deadlift for one set then a Romanian deadlift the next? If you could choose only one which would it be? I started doing heavy weights with poor form but I now realise it's much much more beneficial to go lower and get the form spot on

It isn't smart nor stupid per se. Depends on what you want.

Both hit relatively the same muscles, with romanians having a bit more emphasis on glute/ham work. It also keeps constant tension on the muscles, so you won't use as much weight.

I personally wouldn't alternate sets of them, but that is just because it isn't conducive to my goals.

[kaz123]

It isn't smart nor stupid per se. Depends on what you want.

Both hit relatively the same muscles, with romanians having a bit more emphasis on glute/ham work. It also keeps constant tension on the muscles, so you won't use as much weight.

I personally wouldn't alternate sets of them, but that is just because it isn't conducive to my goals.

Chazzy thanks for the advice, I don't know why but the deadlift is the most
difficult exercise for me to get right! And I'm interested in building my glutes and hams further so i guess the Romanian is the best then and maybe just do them on different days? My ass is big but I want solid muscle instead of the muscle/fat i have now lol

[chazzy1864]

Chazzy thanks for the advice, I don't know why but the deadlift is the most
difficult exercise for me to get right! And I'm interested in building my glutes and hams further so i guess the Romanian is the best then and maybe just do them on different days? My ass is big but I want solid muscle instead of the muscle/fat i have now lol

I personally would do them on separate days. I use conventional deadlifts for lower back work (my high hip style forces more load onto the back), and RDLs for glute/ham work.

[danhall22]

Great video. The grip part especially that can big an issue

[strunkwhite]

i had back pain from improper form, this guide helps!

thanks

[NotHereOrThere]

HOLY CRAP am I in pain today!!!!!

AWESOME!!!! I followed the first set of vids excatly. Not only was I able to throw up a lot more weight I felt it in the correct places!!

Thanks for the post!!

[JessicaHall1981]

rude

[JessicaHall1981]

tired now after 3 hour workout

[JessicaHall1981]

huge bicep spazzzz

[graffiti36]

how is my form?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYh-BveO8JA

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8aJ8iTED2g

[brato]

Since reading this thread and watching the vids my DL has gone up 30lbs. Thanks.

[triglet]

thanks for the writeup. i've always deadlifted sumo mainly because thats how i learned. And ive always gotten stuck around the 400 mark. had the usual stick point off the ground. switched my form to a higher hips conventional style recently and seem to be stronger that way!!! so thanks again!

[moshvr]

Amazing. Finally stumbled across this. Deads on Tuesday and I'm gonna apply some of the little things I didn't know and see how that helps!

[NYMan1]

zazy

[Adi1992]

thank you!

[Cagalhaodoboi]

I'm having a pain in my neck when I make the exercise from the second youtube video. anyone have any ideia on what the problem is?

[kdogg3270]

Perfect thread...I just started doing these, this week...and love this exercise. I am using the bar without weight, to get the form right. I hope I can start adding weight within a few weeks?

how's the deadlifting going WG?