DL weakness

[anthrax]

what does that mean when your weakest portion of the deadlift is the eccentric phase ?

ie I can pull easily some weight but the way down is precarious (especially for the back - upper back rounding)

 

[super_rice]

the deadlift is not really supposed to have an eccentric portion

 

[anthrax]

the deadlift is not really supposed to have an eccentric portion

No, but this weakness prevents me from lifting BIGGER weight

 

[curgeo]

Check my reply on the powerlifting log Anthrax. Just drop the weight...literally.

 

[d3track]

i wish i was at a gym with the rubber plates so i could just drop em.....

 

[curgeo]

We have metal plates....I still drop them....It's not like I am throwing them down or letting them go uneven. That is what the mats are for. Maybe I am at a liberal gym or something, but when the owners see us doing it they don't complain.

 

[anthrax]

In commercial gyms they make money with chicks who hire a PT and the newbies who come 1 month and no longer use their 1 or 2 years membership

So anything who could "scare" them, like big juiced BBers or strong PLers who drop big weights is not good for their business

 

[curgeo]

My suggestion is to not hurt yourself trying to cater to them. If they don't like it, they can always ask you to leave and refund your money, but by all means don't round you back and hurt yourself.

 

[anthrax]

My suggestion is to not hurt yourself trying to cater to them. If they don't like it, they can always ask you to leave and refund your money, but by all means don't round you back and hurt yourself.

Right

So, when do you drop the weight ?
Just after the lockout
When the BB is at knee level ?

 

[curgeo]

Usually just above knee level. I am not saying to be obnoxious about it, just don't hurt yourself. Train smart and don't compromise your safety.

 

[Sub-Zero]

i dont DROP it, but i just lower it down REALLY fast, so it sounds like im dropping it sort of...

some girl was like "isnt it bad for you to drop the weight like taht" and i go "for me or the gym" and when she replied "the gym" i just told her to shut her mouth.

 

[Illuminati]

Check my reply on the powerlifting log Anthrax. Just drop the weight...literally.

its more like a "controlled drop." keep you hands on the bar, and let the momentum of the bar take itself down to the ground, while keeping your hands on the bar.

 

[bignate73]

once I lift it, i don't care about how fast it comes down. granted, I don't just let go, i keep my hands on it, but you can bet i don't "gingerly set it down".

 

[super_rice]

yeah, it's a controlled drop. refer to my deadlifting videos (if they are still up?)