DeadLift Question?

[nigg]

I was wondering what part of my routine to put the deadlifts under. Should I put it under my back or my leg part of my routine? Also, what muscle does it work out the most?

 

[Pains-4-Gains]

Definitely back, and I try to keep it as far apart from my lef routine as possible. Deadlifts add great thickness to your back.

 

[blut wump]

If I had to pick one thing which the deadlift works the most then I'd have to say the CNS. Muscle-wise it hits pretty much everything except the triceps.

Madcow has just added a fresh deadlift discourse to the thread to end all threads.
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375215&page=20&pp=20
post #388

 

[musketeer]

Key muscles involved in the DL are:

Spinal Errectors (lower back)
Hamstrings
Glutes
Traps (all four sectons, not just around the clavicles)
Forearms
Quads
(and probably in that order)

HEAVY deadlifts will also significantly involve your:

Biceps
Rear Delts
Lats
Calves
Abs

That really just leaves your chest, tris, and front delts completely untouched.

Thus I often like to get a "full body workout" by alternating sets of weighted dips with deads!

 

[b fold the truth]

I'd do them with back...at least 72 hours apart from legs.

B True