Risk/reward of deadlifts?

[st8k_lover]

I have recently added deadlifts( for the first time) to my routine. In reading many post, I know that alot of you guys/girls do deadlifts as part of your training and I was curious .. Does the benefit or gains acheived from deadlifts outway the potential for a back injury. After my first week of using deads, my lower back was a bit tight, i expected that, but overall i am not sure what I got out of the workout DID 5x5 @ 225. What kinds of gains in mass can be expected from doing deadlifts?

Thanks for the info

Peace

 

[jerkbox]

deads will give you overall strength...allowing you to lift more weight allowing you to make bigger gains....

perfect your form and you will prevent injuries.

 

[gettinlarger]

You will add much mass to your back, up and down. My traps especially have grown a lot. My avatar is an example of the result of lots of deadlifts. It's nothing greatly impressive, but it's a start to what I hope to become.

There are risks though. I think B Fold, a while back, posted a great article about proper form, what not to do, etc etc etc. Run a search, or maybe B can repost it? It's a very good read.

 

[RusPA81]

Bottom line is if you want to get big, you must do deadlifts.

 

[MikeyG]

i agree with both replies--- adding deads is a must to every workout program. Start light, and work on proper form, then work your way up in weight.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Bottom line is if you want to get big, you must do deadlifts.

Amen!

 

[needsize]

Just keep your form tight, ass and hips down, and you'll be fine. I have a bad lower back, but can still deadlift huge amounts of weight with no worries, as long as my form is good

 

[spatts]

Deadlifts aren't dangerous. Doing deadlifts wrong is dangerous.

 

[Bullit]

After my first week of using deads, my lower back was a bit tight, i expected that, but overall i am not sure what I got out of the workout

Damn!
You did deads for the first time and all you felt was a bit tight in the lower back?

When I did deads the first time I felt sore as hell from my traps to lats to erectors - and that was only 185.

Maybe you should increase the weight quite a bit?

 

[2Shy]

The first time I did them my lower back, glutes and hams were so tight I could barely bend my knees! lol

Do them! Always be aware of using proper form and you should be fine. I do think it is easier to lose your form if you do reps rather than singles. I imagine that is even more-so when you are using heavy weight. I lack the knowledge to express the difference, but I think if you try starting each rep as a single rather than doing plain reps you will tell the difference in how your muscles fire up.

I am but a puny beginner and after 8 weeks of doing deads I can attest to the effect upon my glutes, hams, and lower back. If they can help me, imagine what they can do for someone who can actually pull some weight. I love them.