shins + dlifts

[trial0r]

anybody elses shins take a beating on dlift day? i always start bleeding a little bit from the barbell rubbing against my legs when i go real heavy

 

[SofaGeorge]

wear sweats and take them off after you finish... it works

 

[HighIntensity]

done right the shins should not come into play

 

[lonewulf]

you guys remind me I should be doing deadlifts.Dammit I hate those things.

 

[johnny tougharms]

yup, if they are done right you shouldnt hit your shins

 

[balplayer]

done right? what about those who just go crazy apeshit? i suggest soccer shin gaurds. act like a freak/ look like one.

 

[monkeyballs]

Tape up the bar a little. That's what I do.

 

[Diz]

I used to have the same problem.I had to correct my form.
I started putting more hips and legs into it at the beginning
of the movement.this gave my shins a break and gave me
more power in the long run.



Later,

 

[elite hot topic]

Not flaming anyone, but if you look in POWER MAG all the deadlifters have nasty scabs and cuts all down there shins.
Mine too take a bad beating, The pain in the shower afterwards is the worst.

 

[strong island]

Just started doing them again...But since I am 6'3" I find it easier to use a wide stance. And I don't have problems anymore with rubbing.

 

[johnny tougharms]

i'm also 6'3 and i do not hit my shins....and YES if you do them right you shouldnt hit your shins!!!.....the first part of the deadlift motion is all ass and legs....pull your feet back a bit

 

[trial0r]

im thinking about starting them on the rack from just below the knee, never done it before tho.