What good are deadlifts?

[Clean]

I like doing deadlifts. Even when I was a competitive swimmer in high school, my coach made us do deads, cleans, squats...our team was fucking awesome, so many state championships...I love doing power cleans also with some front squats.

 

[bicepts101]

bottom line:

deadlifts are king!

and squats

 

[Gideon]

All those bitching and insulting this guy simply because he does not do a particular exercise really need to get a life.

 

[slobberknocker]

i would alternate deads w/ gms

That's a good idea.

 

[ToTall]

Sissy beachboy bodybuilder.

 

[Dave949]

I cannot even comment on something this ridiculous

You took the words right out of my mouth bro .................

 

[sk*]

All those bitching and insulting this guy simply because he does not do a particular exercise really need to get a life.

I was actually joking lol.

-sk

 

[b fold the truth]

These

And These...

Will help to build one of these...

B True

 

[speedy7]

Deadlifts are a must if you are a competitive athlete. If one relies on hamstring curls for their hamstrings they have read too many men's health magazines. Hamstring curls do not work the muscle in a practical way, especially the ones you do while laying down. The ones standing up work better but should not be the only exercise for hammies. Hyperextensions and reverse hypers should be added after the main hammy exercise, deadlifts. Make sure when you do them you bring the bar as close to your body as possible and keep a flat back as much as possible. If you have to start with a lower weight to keep good form don't worry about the weight. Too many people are worried about weight and compromise proper form in essential exercises. Not only will your base be foundationally better, but you will not experience as many negative side effects due to improper technique.

 

[mrzap]

i have been told they even work your neck muscles.

They do. I woke up last week after a really focused deadlift session with my entire neck sore!