Tell me about dead lifting please…

Afternoon,
After a long period of sitting about getting fat it’s now time to do something about it, I am starting running again, I may even venture out on my bikes that haven’t been used for over a year. I would also like to start doing weights again but here’s the problem. I have a buggered wrist that doesn’t work with any kind of compressive movement, so classic weight lifting I can’t do. Extension on my wrist is absolutely fine so was thinking about trying dead lifting…. What do I need to know?
Cheers

It’s a superb exercise that utilises something like 70% of your muscle mass.
The main thing is to make sure that you get the technique correct, if you do its a safe exercise. Loads of links online on this. Start off with low weight and build up slowly while nailing the correct method. Be prepared for severe DOMS and that lifting to failure can/will leave you wiped out the next day and can compromise other exercise.

This is a pretty good video for dead lifting and explains the proper mechanics.

Never really got on with deadlifts – great exercise, but not worth the grated/bruised shins imo.

I’m still very new to the gym but its a great exercise, can you get away with Squats too? Combine them both on separate days during the week and it’ll be a good base.

Start low and work on form/technique.

I’ve just come back from doing 5×5 at 120k, I was going to go for a run later, I’d probably do anything else first in the day then do the deads last going on how my legs feel right now!

Least you’ll be able to get at the kit, hardly ever see people doing dead squats at my gym, its all arms and chest days…seemingly every day…

Grip wise I find over / under helps a lot.

The deadlift, surely the cure for the modern malaise, currently at 2.5 x bodyweight and my shins are fine, well apart from smashing them with my bike pedals.
Get a good trainer to spot your form, then the skys the limit. Warm up well with lighter lifts, then do 5 x 5, i generally do 5 x 3 then 5 x 4 then 5 x 5 then up the weight and back to 5 x 3 etc.
I wouldn’t be surprised if after deadlifting for a while your wrist will sort itself out.
I can honestly say the deadlift has had a massive impact on my well being.

Getting to use a proper deadlift bar is an advantage as well, but as said; get your form sorted.

I have a buggered wrist that doesn’t work with any kind of compressive movement, so classic weight lifting I can’t do

That doesn’t rule out squats by the sounds of it. Get them done!

centralsrutinizer has summed it up very well.

So many people dont bother with deadlifts in the gym, but it is a very effective way of getting fit and strong.

Can’t do squats either… Knees are buggered too!!! Thanks for all the replies, will be looking at this in depth over the week.

Single leg deadlift with a kettle bell or dumbbell is also really good and helps with balance too. Also a good way to learn how to activate your Glute muscles. Google will show you how.

Deadlifts I love you

If you are trying to do 10 reps with 100kg, don’t shuffle your right foot slightly after the 9th rep.

On the 10th rep you will destroy your periformis, which up until that time you didn’t know existed. 26 years later you will still live under the shadow of having a dodgy back, and will know quite a lot of Porsche driving physios and osteopaths…. 😳

I like clean and jerks, especially with a lower weight at a decent pace for 2 mins or so. Not an option if you’ve got buggered wrists though.

I love snatches (fnar). And a good clean and jerk, or maybe the other way round.

Deadlifts are ace though, keep number of sets low and work up to a good weight. I rushed it one day and I’ve not really been back to the gym properly since. Rediscovered riding though so all is well.

Deadlifts – the lift of truth! (If done correctly! ) used to really look forward to “dead day” when I used to go to the gym. As said above having the hands over/under helps massively. Although I used to use straps when I went really heavy (for me )

Could I do deadlifts at home? (Im not a member of any gym.)

If I could, what would I need?

Olympic bar, a couple of 20kg plates plus more of any size to whatever weight you need. Wraps are handy. Somewhere you won’t go through the floor while lifting.

I prefer lifting without shoes, so a carpet is nice…

If you look forward to deadlift day you’re doing it wrong. Or an extreme masochist…

You certainly can do them at home; all you’ll need is a bar and some plates. If you’re looking at doing some squats too (which you definitely should) then you’ll need a squat rack.

Thanks guys 🙂

I’d recommend getting a proper 20kg/7.5 ft Olympic bar for deadlifts and at least 2 20kg plates so that you can sit the bar at the right height on the ground. More weights as required of course.

Thanks CS, I’ll look for them.

Any opinions on a trap bar for deadlifts?

I wouldn’t do deadlifts with dodgy knees. Or at all, in fact. IMO too dangerous/difficult/damaging to be worthy he benefits.

Trap bar helps as the weight is far more centered. My trap bar lift is usually 20kg+ higher than my straight bar.

Current 1RM on the straight bar is 160kg but I’ve hit 180kg on the trap bar

Or at all, in fact. IMO too dangerous/difficult/damaging to be worthy he benefits.

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