Deadlifts - my success story

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good going mate I'm well jel of your bench.

PhilSAFC said:
Like squats they seem to have a lot of things you should and shouldn't do to avoid injury. Puts me off completely, although I do squat now, not very well like and not much weight but I've not been doing them long. How long will it take for me to start seeing the benefit because my legs are skinny as out at the moment.
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I know what you mean like, unless its your job then why take even a small risk for vanity or pride etc, I know might get hammered for saying this but use the smith at first with squats, its not as good but you should feel safer, does your gym not have a deadlift machine this might help to build confidence.
 


Seaham_FTM said:
Aye its unbelievable how fast it's happeneing. A few months ago benching 100k I could barely do 1 rep, now I'm doing 5 or 6 no problem
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quality. you use straps when you do them? Use straps for the first time on Tuesday in my back session and improve 5 out of the 7 machines, highly recommended
 
Lewberry pie said:
good going mate I'm well jel of your bench.

I know what you mean like, unless its your job then why take even a small risk for vanity or pride etc, I know might get hammered for saying this but use the smith at first with squats, its not as good but you should feel safer, does your gym not have a deadlift machine this might help to build confidence.
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Smith machine in my gym moves on both axis and it's horrible for pretty much everything.
 
Lewberry pie said:
good going mate I'm well jel of your bench.

I know what you mean like, unless its your job then why take even a small risk for vanity or pride etc, I know might get hammered for saying this but use the smith at first with squats, its not as good but you should feel safer, does your gym not have a deadlift machine this might help to build confidence.
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I hope you weren't using the smith when you've quoted lifts before!

SargentQ said:
quality. you use straps when you do them? Use straps for the first time on Tuesday in my back session and improve 5 out of the 7 machines, highly recommended
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I could do with straps for deads cause my grip is the first thing to go but feel daft strapping with what I deadlift
 
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Good going. Started these myself about 6-8 weeks ago and gradually improving but my legs/core are really weak so struggle but I am making myself do legs now so things are improving.
 
Deadlifts are a superb exercise. I don't really like doing them mind, always prefer squatting.
 
oROSSo said:
I could do with straps for deads cause my grip is the first thing to go but feel daft strapping with what I deadlift
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Why what you lifting, nothing to be embarassed about whatever weight it is. Honestly get a pair bet you will see 5kg different each side,they keep the bar nice and tight to your hands, however even when you start to lose grip the tension of the straps lock so you can still lift!
 
oROSSo said:
I hope you weren't using the smith when you've quoted lifts before!



I could do with straps for deads cause my grip is the first thing to go but feel daft strapping with what I deadlift
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i use sponges as i find straps are tricky using the over under grip
 
SargentQ said:
Why what you lifting, nothing to be embarassed about whatever weight it is. Honestly get a pair bet you will see 5kg different each side,they keep the bar nice and tight to your hands, however even when you start to lose grip the tension of the straps lock so you can still lift!
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140kg 3x5

luvulongtime said:
i use sponges as i find straps are tricky using the over under grip
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Might give that a go, cheers
 
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