How to Deadlift

[Meat Train]

Great Post-- I need to start making these regular in my routine. My father competed in my area for years (70's-early 80's)-- I guess deads were one of his staple exercises. He actually had friend who could dead over 950 lbs-- eventually one day it tore one of his biceps- after surgery and recuperation he was right back at it. He said "It's all I know". Hell, let's all work up to half a ton and see if we can have our triceps rip off as well!!

[Phreezer]

I'm glad you guys are doing great!!!

I love to hear posts like this.. instead of "Hey dude.. will this stack make me buff"!

Thanks for posting up in this thread fella's You guys made my night!

[FearMy6Pak]

Great post!! I really would lke to train with powerlifters for a while so I can get my form down.

Where can i go to find local powerlifting meets in my area so maybe I can find some guys to help me with my form?

[Phreezer]

http://worldpowerliftingcongress.com/

Look around here..you can find some links...

[wolves]

Originally Posted by FearMy6Pak

Great post!! I really would lke to train with powerlifters for a while so I can get my form down.

Where can i go to find local powerlifting meets in my area so maybe I can find some guys to help me with my form?

Fear: Man...I know what your sayin'. I've been doin deads regularly for 3 yrs and I've never EVEN seen anyone doing them at my main gym. I'd kill for a DL mentor.

Phreezer: You just helped my form immensley (and saved my lower back). I really did not realize how much hips came into play. Thanks!

[nomar5]

Originally Posted by wolves

Fear: Man...I know what your sayin'. I've been doin deads regularly for 3 yrs and I've never EVEN seen anyone doing them at my main gym. I'd kill for a DL mentor.

Phreezer: You just helped my form immensley (and saved my lower back). I really did not realize how much hips came into play. Thanks!

Bro, I have the same problem. I am practically the only guy in my gym who deadlifts!

[je61]

thanx man, i never used to do deads, i will now do them a shitload.

how much would u recomend doing. i dont want to strart to heavy or too light lol. i am 150 lbs, 5'7, 16 yr old.

thanx cya

and what style? reg. or sumo?
cya

[Phreezer]

Start off with very light weight (Like around 95lbs or so) and work with that untill you get your form down. Then slowly go up in weight... you'll figure out a weight that you can handle for 3-6 reps.

For beginners, I would recommend traditional pulling over sumo.

[je61]

thanx man.

and what works the upper traps best? stiff leg? traditional? sumo?

thanx bro

cya

[Bob Smith]

Close call, but I think traditional wins that race.