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Wednesday, September 21. 2022

More Deadlifts


Deadlifts (and maybe squats) are the best complex exertion one can do. We've claimed that ad nauseum.  Which muscles do you want to stress with deadlifts? Core, glutes and hamstrings, legs, posterior chain, neck and trapezius. Got to go heavy.


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 It’s Never Too Late to Start Lifting. Here’s How. As intimidating as strength training may seem, it's relatively easy to get a steady regimen off the ground. A good essay.


Useful: How to breathe when lifting weights 


Posted by Bird Dog in Physical Fitness at 14:02 | Comments (11) | Trackbacks (0)

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Deadlifts are the best complex exertion, because as long as you don't break form you can go right to the edge of what you're physically capable of doing. They are a savage, simple lift. Failure (other than passing out) is relatively risk free--just let you.

Squats, while good, can't be pushed that far.
#1 William O. B'Livion on 2022-09-21 19:24 (Reply)
I have failed my squats several times, both in the gym and in competition, and personally witnessed many more failures. In the gym I just lower the bar down to the safeties and get out from under the bar. In competition, I had spotters who helped me get the weight back in the supports. With the correct setup and perhaps a bit of practice, there is no danger to failing a squat. But yeah, just dropping the bar is certainly easier.
#1.1 RJP on 2022-09-21 21:28 (Reply)
Why???

Why would you try to lift as much as you can? To prove something? Wouldn't it be easier to stuff a pair of rolled up socks in your pants to make it look like your dick was big? What are you trying to prove? Exercise should be to improve your physical health not to try to prove how much you can lift. Do three sets of 10 reps and the weight will be correct for you. Doing one rep and having to sit and recover is pure stupidity. If you can't do 10 reps you are lifting too much weight and you are going to hurt yourself. All to impress yourself or someone else.
#2 Call me crazy on 2022-09-21 20:30 (Reply)
For some, maybe. For most of us, it's to maintain functionality and vitailty. Feeling good.

Part of that is having goals. Makes it all more fun.
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2022-09-22 07:54 (Reply)
Furthermore, lots of women do weights.
#2.1.1 BD on 2022-09-22 09:56 (Reply)
Very nice response and I have to admit it made me look back at what I wrote and I feel that I was a little rude. My apologies.
#2.1.2 Call me Crazy on 2022-09-22 11:05 (Reply)
crazy, where exactly have you seen the recommendation to go for a one rep max on a regular basis? I think you hold a few misconceptions about lifting technique and programming.

But, to be honest, I have considered a sock in my competition singlet, as those things hide no secrets.
#2.2 RJP on 2022-09-22 11:02 (Reply)
Too true, too true...
#2.2.1 browndog (Link) on 2022-09-22 12:02 (Reply)
Not on a regular basis. Just every few months, for fun.
#2.2.2 BD on 2022-09-22 12:33 (Reply)
You should look around and find a local competition, BD. Having a specific event to train for really focuses your attention and can lead to significant gains in your strength. Plus they are fun to participate in.
#2.2.2.1 RJP on 2022-09-22 14:18 (Reply)
QUOTE:
Deadlifts (and maybe squats) are the best complex exertion one can do.


Fixed it for you. ;-)
#3 RJP on 2022-09-21 21:11 (Reply)

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