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NorgePrecision
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My dad who does not lift at all was telling me not to do deadlifts simply because my back would be messed up in the future. If done properly, is there any long term side effects for putting all of this strain on your back?
Deadlifting: Long term effects
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ghettostudmuffin
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YA, big muscles and less back aches at 40.
NorgePrecision
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GhettoStudMuffin said:
Fair enough; deadlifts will not stop.
Or youll be like me and have a fucked up back at 24. haha Depends really on how excessive you get with them and on your form. I was doing alot of maximum all out sets for hours every week. One session, but it could last 5-8 hours. This was a back workout with over 30 sets, but atleast half of them were various deadlifts. I didnt get any real growth out of them aside from my waist and possibly traps. So I dont find them necessary for size gains.
WalkingBeast said:
Unlike most on here, I too don't feel deads are absolutely necessary for back growth. That being said if it aint broken don't fix it. I used to love em until I messed up my lower back. Since that time I stopped doing them and haven't noticed any reduction in back size.
NorgePrecision
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Is it good to do deads at the beginning of a back workout or the end?
NorgePrecision
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6_pak said:
Thanks. I went ahead and did them first thing and really concentrated on technique. Hopefully deadlifting will workout for me. This is only the second time I've really done them in the over 1 year I've been lifting.
It went like this:
135x8 for warmup
185x10
225x10
285x8
It seriously felt like I was getting stronger and stronger every set. The first couple on 185 seemed harder than the first couple on 285. I guess I was just getting so pumped up. I hope to get up to 400x4 by spring break. Is that possible?
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UA_Iron
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I put them at the end simply because my grip is too shot after them to perform heavy rowing motions and pulldowns.
I dont think it has ever comprimised my form though.
I dont think it has ever comprimised my form though.
musclebosun
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I noly started deads a few months ago and i have found that they have actually helped with a previously fucked lower back. It hasn't fixed the problem completely mind you but it has eased the pain. I do them at the end of my workout cause otherwise my lower back is to sore [muscular] to keep form with the rest of my workout.
theironclan
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Deads are a great exercise to make a strong back. Proper form is the key to avoiding injury.
ghettostudmuffin
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norge, you're probably going too heavy bro. You may have the strength to pull that weight, but your technique probably leaves something to be desired.
I pulled a 350 stiff-legged deadlift after 2.5 months of training, but I thought my technique was ok lol, it wasn't. I'm lucky I didn't hurt myself.
My best advice is to have a real powerlifter or certified trainer that knows his stuff watch your form because you can hurt your back by going too heavy too soon.
Get the technique down pat, then slowly build the weight with perfect technique and you will be even stronger and safer.
I pulled a 350 stiff-legged deadlift after 2.5 months of training, but I thought my technique was ok lol, it wasn't. I'm lucky I didn't hurt myself.
My best advice is to have a real powerlifter or certified trainer that knows his stuff watch your form because you can hurt your back by going too heavy too soon.
Get the technique down pat, then slowly build the weight with perfect technique and you will be even stronger and safer.
NorgePrecision
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Well I made sure to have somebody watch me to make sure my back was straight the whole time. I probably should lighten it up a little bit. There was never a time when I struggled during my workout to the point where injury could have occured. Toward the end I could have fallen off a bit. I guess I'll see tomorrow if my back is hurting. My lower back was hurting a little bit tonight until I was with my girl, then it got a good relaxing motion and went away. 
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I guess that really does miracles. Tom Treutlein
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Deadlifts but a huge mechanical strain on the biceps when you use the over-under grip. Switch it up every set. They're also a great exercise to develop other parts of the body on a whole. They should always be included in your routine.
Also, when you perform them, make sure you stop at the bottom. Let the weight relax on the floor, then lift again. Lift the weight as if it were "dead". You shouldn't do a "touch-and-go" lift, where your body is constantly under strain. This is, at least, what I have heard. I've found it more difficult this way, as well.
They also seem to help any irking pains in the back if used correctly.
Also, when you perform them, make sure you stop at the bottom. Let the weight relax on the floor, then lift again. Lift the weight as if it were "dead". You shouldn't do a "touch-and-go" lift, where your body is constantly under strain. This is, at least, what I have heard. I've found it more difficult this way, as well.
They also seem to help any irking pains in the back if used correctly.
Lee
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i dont feel they are completely necessary, but if done right, they could make your back last a lot longer then someone who does not do them. they build the spinae erectors very well when done with proper form. if not, they can ruin you back by building spinae erectors unevenly, thus throwing your spine off in the long run.
As you get older...it is more important to pay special attention to all those muscles that Dr's often suggest that you avoid in training.
Lower back
Shoulders (all)
Hamstrings and quads
Full ROM sit ups
etc...
B True
Lower back
Shoulders (all)
Hamstrings and quads
Full ROM sit ups
etc...
B True
yomama1 said:wow, first time I agree with beast.
This wouldnt be an attempt to kiss my hairy ass by any chance, would it?
yomama1 said:nope
Glad to hear that!!
KILL THOSE SHITS!!
