Deadlifts

[mm107]

mine are really bloody cut and up bruised....but thats how i know when my form is right now. If im not bleeding after a deadlift w/o i didnt keep my form...

 

[bigmodean]

I am 6'4",235lbs,long legs and arms,I have a method that seems to lessen the blow to my shins,bar taps off my quads on the way down,just enough to give me .25-.5 inch clearence over my knee caps and shins,sometimes I get shins on way up though,thats the best I can do with avoiding shredded shins.

 

[iHulk]

Yeah, it happens.. trust me, you'd rather have the bar too close and scrape up your shins than to have the bar too far away and give yourself a herniated disc..

tru dat! after yesterday's session, my hammies are killing me so I must of hit 'em good. Lower back is a bit stressed but actually feels like I worked the muscles there too, not pain as in herniated disc. Walkin' downstairs is a struggle today.. lol!

 

[iHulk]

I am 6'4",235lbs,long legs and arms,I have a method that seems to lessen the blow to my shins,bar taps off my quads on the way down,just enough to give me .25-.5 inch clearence over my knee caps and shins,sometimes I get shins on way up though,thats the best I can do with avoiding shredded shins.

Next session I'll give that technique a try Bigmodean

Thanks for the all the great tips bros.

 

[Powerbuilder333]

It sounds like your trying to squat the weight up. You shouldn't be lowering your butt any further down than the 1/4 squat position. Some scraping of the shins and knees is unavoidable, but damage (and friction) will be reduced with the use of baby powder.
Good luck.

 

[Neo22]

Soccer socks and baby powder = no bloody shins

 

[youngguns]

I lose leg hair and get some sore chins, but I don't think they need to bleed to know you have good form, that's a little insane if you ask me. I cant even fathom a smooth metal bar cutting your skin, how does this work?