getting sore after deadlifts

[Elite_Fry]

my PTI recons my form was good when i showed him
but im getting really sore (for the next few days) across the shoulders
its not the normal post soreness, its something else
any ideas why i would get it across the shoulders?

 

[BOOEY]

Maybe you're pulling too much with your arms rather than bringing the weight up with your whole body, with emphasis on the hams and lower back ? Can't be sure though without seeing you do it

 

[wnt2bBeast]

i seem to get sore in my lower back/hams glutes depending on how heavy i pull

 

[b fold the truth]

Deadlifts work the entire body...expect all of it to get sore.

What is your body weight?
How long have you been lifting?
How much were you deadlifting (and for how many reps)?
How long have you been deadlifting?

B True

 

[Elite_Fry]

Deadlifts work the entire body...expect all of it to get sore.

What is your body weight?
How long have you been lifting?
How much were you deadlifting (and for how many reps)?
How long have you been deadlifting?

B True

170 pounds
lifting 5 years
deadlifting 80kg (6 reps)
been deadlifting for 2 weeks

 

[b fold the truth]

170 pounds
lifting 5 years
deadlifting 80kg (6 reps)
been deadlifting for 2 weeks

I think that this could be a large part of what is going on. You need time with this exercise. If you have a weakness in your body...the deadlift will find it. It should help (a long with LOTS of food) to get you some more body mass as well.

All in time man...all in time.

B True

 

[JoNeS]

Deadlifting always makes me and my workout partner sore for the next 3-4 days depending on how heavy we go. It's one of those exercises that is very taxing on your entire body, so even if your form is perfect, you should still expect to be sore from it. Kind of like squats.

Now if your deadlifinting once a week, you'll be sore for the first month or so, but after that you'll be fine. But I've noticed that If i take more than 2 weeks off from DL'in that your definately sore the next time you do it.

As far as pain across the shoulders, DL majorly involves your traps so that could be it.

 

[blut wump]

I started deadlifting in January this year and it was late February before I was happy with my form. One thing to bear in mind is that your arms should be merely hooks to hang onto the weight with. Don't try to pull back with your shoulders as you begin the lift and don't try to get your biceps involved.

While you are still at a stage where your grip is more than adequately strong to handle the bar, you might consider sticking with a double overhand grip rather than the typical mixed grip. I've found it a more natural hold and so it gives you that bit less to think about and reduces any tendency to push the weight away from your body. As the weight goes up you'll probably need the mixed grip but getting the rest of the form sorted is the first priority.

 

[b fold the truth]

Deadlifting always makes me and my workout partner sore for the next 3-4 days depending on how heavy we go. It's one of those exercises that is very taxing on your entire body, so even if your form is perfect, you should still expect to be sore from it. Kind of like squats.

Now if your deadlifinting once a week, you'll be sore for the first month or so, but after that you'll be fine. But I've noticed that If i take more than 2 weeks off from DL'in that your definately sore the next time you do it.

As far as pain across the shoulders, DL majorly involves your traps so that could be it.

You know...I think it takes me 10-14 days to FULLY recover between BIG pulling sessions. I narrowly missed a raw 750 pull (after box squats) last month and tried to go heavy the next week. Even though I felt FULLY recovered...the strength just wasn't there. Seems as if a lot of people are this way with big pulls.

B True

 

[blut wump]

That's an impressive amount of weight. Have you noticed any major changes required in form and stance as the weight has climbed over the years?

 

[Elite_Fry]

you never see people doing deadlifts in my gym. i recon its one of my favourite exercises now, wish i started doing them sooner

one problem i find is i lose my grip towards the end of the set and im only like holding on by my fingers (with no help form the palm)

is that normal? any tips? thanks

 

[blut wump]

you never see people doing deadlifts in my gym. i recon its one of my favourite exercises now, wish i started doing them sooner

one problem i find is i lose my grip towards the end of the set and im only like holding on by my fingers (with no help form the palm)

is that normal? any tips? thanks

That's the point at which I realised it was time to use the mixed grip.

There was a grip-training 101 sticky around one of the fora but I can't find it. You need to strengthen your grip.

 

[JoNeS]

You could try using wrist straps, so your grip doesn't slip twards the end.

 

[Illuminati]

you never see people doing deadlifts in my gym. i recon its one of my favourite exercises now, wish i started doing them sooner

one problem i find is i lose my grip towards the end of the set and im only like holding on by my fingers (with no help form the palm)

is that normal? any tips? thanks

sounds like maybe you are using a over hand grip for your deads. try alternating your grip. that should help you to hold on the the bar better.
also, i noticed that you said that you just started deadlifting 2 weeks ago. check out the sticky over in the PL forum. should help you out with your form is you have any questions about that.

 

[b fold the truth]

That's an impressive amount of weight. Have you noticed any major changes required in form and stance as the weight has climbed over the years?

Things have changed from time to time...over the years. It all basically stays the same though. One thing that helped me was starting with the bar about 4-6" out in front of me. Helps me since I'm a fast puller from the floor and so the bar doesn't get stuck at my knees.

PLEASE RIGHT CLICK AND "SAVE TARGET AS"!!!!

Here are a few clips from February/March this year:
Both were done after intense box squats.
730 x 1 on Feb 9th

I attempted the 750 pull and exactly 39 seconds later I attempted the one shown here. I'll get it in the next several months.
750 x miss from March 2nd

 

[Schutzhund1]

One thing that I learned to help with my grip (other than never using straps) was to wrap my fingers over my thumb. It isn't very comfortable but your grip won't give out.

I also use this when doing pullups before my grip was to the point were my forearms weren't giving out first.