Some of the questions that I get pertaining to deadlifting mostly step from the fear of doing the movement wrong. (from what I have noticed) The deadlift looks a little intimidating to those of you who have never tried it or are not comfortable with power lifting movements. Let me first give you a little background on the deadlift movement itself. The deadlift is an old power lifting movement that has since developed from the time of its birth.
Who should do them?
Deadlifting is an amazing way to build power, strength, develop explosive power, build a solid core, and also to work on stability in the base of ones body. The deadlift is an amazing tool to any weight lifter regardless of the goals. Depending on how you structure your sets and reps you can either gain mass, loose fat, build strength, work on explosive power to generate maximum force from your legs and core, develop posture muscles or just plain tone up. So the answer is deadlifts are good for everyone.
Why?
The deadlift movement is one of the best compound movements in the sport of weightlifting. Why? Because it uses almost every muscle in your body. From gripping the weight with your hands to holding your chest back using your core. To lifting the weight off the ground using your core and legs, to locking out the movement and then lowering the weight back down in the inverse direction using all the opposite muscles. Dead lifts have proven to be an amazing movement for weight lifters of all shapes and sizes.
Whats the point?
The deadlift can completely change your whole body. It can help you slim down unwanted fat on the butt and thighs. It can help you build solid muscle mass. Deadlifts can keep your legs workouts from getting stale and old when squats just aren't cutting it. Deadlifts will help you tighten up the lower back muscles and aim to help develop those muscles in the "love handle" region of the back as well. (also there are many variations of deadlifts that can target different areas of the body specifically for different needs/ desires)
Ok now to finish up this post!
How do you do a deadlift?
The simple answer is this.
- Feet Shoulder Width toes point straight or slightly out (for regular deadlift)
- Chest up Shoulders back
- Hands/ arms straight down
- Grip the bar
- Deep Squat Position
- Glide/ roll the bar up the shins
- Pull the bar into the waist as you stand up
- Assume normal standing position with core and back tight
- Keep core butt legs and arms tense as you lower the weight back down slowly
- Repeat to desired number of reps
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