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Deadlifts rule.....
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Very wise words!!!!! =)
PolishHammer1977
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EXCELLENT POST!!!!!
deadlifts of some kind should always be a staple in the program.
the majority of bodybuilders do neglect deadlifts.
the 3 best backs of bodybuilders in the history of bodybuilding are:
Franco Columbo - a powerlifter that was eventually able to deadlift 750lbs with nothing but a belt i think weighing in under 200lbs.
Dorian Yates - before hurting his back, was known for often going to the gym for a day of nothing but deadlifts.
Ronnie Coleman - a powerlifter turned bodybuilder. within the last 2 years coleman was able to pull 800lb deadlift weighing in at 315. even if it was with straps, thats a crap load of weight.
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the majority of bodybuilders do neglect deadlifts.
the 3 best backs of bodybuilders in the history of bodybuilding are:
Franco Columbo - a powerlifter that was eventually able to deadlift 750lbs with nothing but a belt i think weighing in under 200lbs.
Dorian Yates - before hurting his back, was known for often going to the gym for a day of nothing but deadlifts.
Ronnie Coleman - a powerlifter turned bodybuilder. within the last 2 years coleman was able to pull 800lb deadlift weighing in at 315. even if it was with straps, thats a crap load of weight.
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I love them with all my heart! They definetly should be in everyone's routine, even if in only small poundages. People always hurt there back picking something up, but hopefully with proper training of the back could have avoided the problem altogether.
Is the deadlift the perfect lift? What else comes close to it?
Is the deadlift the perfect lift? What else comes close to it?
Exodus said:
Yep, under 200 by a few pounds. Franco nearly always trained like a PL'er, very thick and very strong.
I'm currently trying to work out the errors with my DL technique. I'm thick and strong in the lower body but very scrawny in the upper. Looks like I'm comprising my form unconsciously to try to compensate. In july I squated 365 X 1 down to parallel but am only deadlifting 205. I think I've been DL'ing more like a good morning, trying to lift entirely with the strength of my thick hammies and erectors.
Probably more info about anyone cared to read.
thebrute
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CobraUTAH said:
awesome fuckin post brotha. i agree that some sort of deadlift(floor deads, reverse band deads, or rack deads)should be in all training programs!!
....bar..$135
....plates....$.10 per pound
....belt and suit...close to $200
....deadlifting all the plates in the gym fully equipped....priceless!!!
tb
Nonerz
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I don't use a belt for DL...or anything for that matter, but I don't compete.
anya, you squatted 365!! That's great. As for your DL, do you sumo or conventional? I prefer sumo with a wiiiiiiiiide stance, toes out at an angle. What is your set up like?
BTW, I cared enough to read!
anya, you squatted 365!! That's great. As for your DL, do you sumo or conventional? I prefer sumo with a wiiiiiiiiide stance, toes out at an angle. What is your set up like?
BTW, I cared enough to read!
thebrute
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dzuljas said:this week i started a new 6 week program and i will be doing deads on my back day
hey i know how ya feel. i used to feel like that myself. but reppin with 400+ is nothin to laugh at too!! what are you shootin for on your program??tb
CollegeKid2
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TC2 said:
dude... don't drop all the other back exercises. deadlifts rock, but they aren't EVERYTHING. throw some weighted pullups in at least to hit your lats and rhomboids hard. THEN you'll have madddd back.
dzuljas
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thebrute said:
Im looking to max at the end up this training cycle. I haven't maxed since last fall actually. I'll be doing sets of triples and doubles and im going to max in bench, squat, deads, clean, snatch, and split jerk. I'll definately keep everyone posted as i progress.
TC2
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Re: Re: Deadlifts rule.....
This is where I was born lucky, I had wings at birth. I always(even as a child)a WIDE V taper, but not alot of middle back thickness.
I don't really need any other back exercises, especially now that I've found deads.
Seriously, if you dont do them you need to atleast try some for a while.
CollegeKid2 said:
This is where I was born lucky, I had wings at birth. I always(even as a child)a WIDE V taper, but not alot of middle back thickness.
I don't really need any other back exercises, especially now that I've found deads.
Seriously, if you dont do them you need to atleast try some for a while.
Destroyer03
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Hmm very good post, I just added deads into my routine and i was wondering what would be a good stance for a beginner, i keep hearing about sumo and conventional. Should i consider conventional and if so what is a good starters weight to use. Thanx
Nonerz said:I don't use a belt for DL...or anything for that matter, but I don't compete.
anya, you squatted 365!! That's great. As for your DL, do you sumo or conventional? I prefer sumo with a wiiiiiiiiide stance, toes out at an angle. What is your set up like?
BTW, I cared enough to read!
Conventional.
My hams and erectors are really thick but my middle and upper back, shoulders, arms, everything else is really underdeveloped. I have discovered I have been basically just doing a good morning because I've just trying to pull that weight with the stronger muscles. I just had someone talk me through a proper dead and after about 5 attempts my 1RM went up about 35 pounds. Its still less than my squat but at least I'm getting the idea.
Nonerz
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Anya, good options to build up your back/DL are BB rows and GM's...real ones!
Destroyer03, try both! What kind of experience do you have lifting? If DL's are brand spanking new, start with the bar to get your form down. Depending on how easy/hard it is, you'll be able to tell how much to add. If your form breaks down, then you definitey need to bring the weight down. Don't sacrafice good form for more poundage.
Destroyer03, try both! What kind of experience do you have lifting? If DL's are brand spanking new, start with the bar to get your form down. Depending on how easy/hard it is, you'll be able to tell how much to add. If your form breaks down, then you definitey need to bring the weight down. Don't sacrafice good form for more poundage.
