Deadlifts

Deadlifts are an integral part of my bodybuilding training as it is a super compound movement that involved a lot of body parts. Though it seems so good to be true, it isn't. Performing deadlifts is a double edged sword. Yes it maybe effective, but like any other exercise, when done wrongly or with poor form, you will injure yourself. In the case of deadlifting, the injury will be your lower back spine, which is your crucial core. Something you wouldn't want it to be fucked.

The deadlift is a weight training exercise where one lifts a loaded barbell off the ground from a stabilized bent-over position. It is one of the three gauges of powerlifting, and is an excellent exercise for overall body development if done properly. Today my post will be dedicated to this wonderful exercise.

The deadlift is a compound movement that works all of the major and most of the minor muscles in the abdomen and lower body, with emphasis on the Erector spinae, lower back and back, along with the quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteus maximus. The remaining muscles are involved in stability control. It is, in a sense, the purest single event test of strength because it is one of the few lifts of dead weight (weight lying on the ground). In most other lifts the weight changes direction or starts in the air and several other athletic skills such as balance, coordination are emphasized. For example, both Olympic weightlifting events require a great deal of athletic skill in addition to strength. In addition, it is commonly believed to be the oldest test of strength dating back to cultures who competed at lifting the heaviest stones.

Normally the weight used for deadlifting would be the highest weight you would use when compared to your other exercises has it uses your whole body to lift the weight up. Deadlifts can be done on Leg or Back days, but as legs day have squats, I personally reserve deadlifts for back day. But you say deadlift involve the legs as well ? If you are worried, either do a rack pull(top movement of the deadlift which only affects the upper body) or ensure you have ample time for your legs to recover after the squats or deadlifts to perform another on the next trianing session.

Here is a video of Ronnie Coleman beasting out a 800lbl deadlift for 2 reps. LIGHTWEIGHT BABEH !!!!



Here is a sequence of pictures from the start position to the top movement of the deadlift. Remember, the downward motion is the direct opposite of the upwards motion. Do not just let go of the bar !!

Trey Brewer deadlifting. What a monster.

Finally, I would like to end the post with a funny video of the same clip of Ronnie Coleman deadlifting 800lbls. No intention of mocking him but the video is really fucking lame and the person who did it should be ashamed of himself because he cant deadlift so much. But still, for some reason i cracked up a huge laughter syndrome.