Deadlifts are one of the three power lifts. Using a barbell, the trainee lifts the loaded bar from a "dead" stop on the ground, letting the arms hang down while opening the knee and hip angles until standing upright.
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Why are deadlifts so important?
What makes deadlifts such a good, even essential exercise? To me, it appears inferior in every aspect. Want to train your erector spinae? Do back hyperextension. Want to train you posterior chain? Go for hip thrusts. Quads? Squats. Grip? Hang. All…
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Deadlift - weight & reps too light & too many?
Although I've always been active in the gym and have done weight training (bicep curls, squats, chest press) yet I have only just started getting into deadlifts as I'm trying to train "better" and this is a highly recommended exercise. I've been…
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You've heard it said, "Lift with your knees, not your back." What in the world is a deadlift, then?
I've done a lot research on proper form and near as I can tell the deadlift is a back lift. Doesn't this go completely against conventional wisdom?
And when I'm out in the world, how should I be lifting furniture and bags of mulch? Squatting or…
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Resistance band deadlifts
I don't have a bar with heavy weights at home but want to incorporate deadlifts into my workout program. I experimented a bit with dumbbell deadlifts, but the 10 kg dumbbells I used feel very light for me (I just read that a beginner woman could…
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Barbell Deadlift vs. Clean Deadlift
What is the main difference between a Barbell Deadlift and a Clean Deadlift? I watched these two videos over and over again and, despite each paging saying that the exercises work out different primary muscle groups, I still cannot see what is so…
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Deadlift with spinal flexion [Jefferson Curl]
Jefferson Curls as illustrated in the video is preached as good exercise for injury prevention and relief for back pain as well as flexibility exercise.
From reading around sport forums it seems a decently popular exercise for rugby.
Why isn't it…
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How long do I wait after a failed lift?
I just failed a 455lb dead lift, tried to down scale to a 405lb which I've been able to pull 5 of previously and failed at that too. How long do I rest prior to reattempting a previous max (405lb at 5 reps) and then reattempt the 455 level lift? Is…
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Trainer told me to do 5 sets of 5 deadlifts. Should I be worried?
Everything I've read says to do 1 set of 5 deadlifts or you risk injury. Is this true?
He is suggesting that I start at 115 lbs and move up to 175 by my 5th set, which is near my max. Would this be ok to do since I'm starting at such a low weight?
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Are online average deadlift stats realistic?
I'm a gym regular for a couple of years and am quite fit. My lowerbody has been trained less rigorously, but I am trying to correct it the past year. I did running, sprints and in recent months picked up squats, leg presses and deadlifting. My legs…
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My Current deadlift is 116% of my body weight. My goal is 200% of my body weight, how much time should I give?
I am 27, weigh 185 lbs (23% body fat, goal 15%), and my current deadlift is 215lbs. I have been working on deadlifts for last 6 months. My goal is to lift twice my body weight. If I have to set a goal right now, I would want to achieve 200% body…
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What are the pros and cons of Jefferson vs conventional deadlifts?
I tried the Jefferson lift and it comes much more naturally to me than conventional deadlifts. But I can't find any quality research on this lift. I am especially interested in muscle activation and risk of back injury.
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How different or "sub-optimal" is Deadlift if performed with reverse grip (both hands)?
Ok, Deadlift is a great exercise. But I don't dare lifting heavy yet, because of an old injury. However, when performed with reverse grip (both hand with palms facing forwards, I believe this is called supine grip, but I am not sure) I feel it is…
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How much more weight can you hold with chalked hands?
I'm able to dead lift 270 at 5 reps without straps, after that I need to add straps to get to 400. How much more should I be able to hold if I used chalk?
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Holding Deadlifts at the Top
I don't have a specific photo to share but often when I watch powerlifters do deadlifts, they regularly pause at the top on the last rep.
Why? Feeling proud of yourself and looking in the mirror? Or is there a reason for this: grip, lat training,…
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Should I lock out my hips while locking out my kness, or after, during a clean deadlift?
In the starting deadlift form, we have to hinges : the one at knees and one at hips. I noticed in my lifts, that I unfold the knees and then separately unfold at the hips.
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