I have never deadlifted once; would like to start.

[JimmyNunChuck]

I haven't ever dead-lifted in my life, despite knowing its one of the best lifts out there for strength, i have also stopped squatting and benching. Going against my best judgement, i listened to my dad and stopped lifting and just did cardio (getting ready to go to basic). However, i lose more weight and get stronger by lifting and cardio (who would've thunk it right?) so now I'm back to lifting with a regular routine i used from high school. I know my form on squats and bench but since Ive never dead-lifted, I'm not sure how to approach it. And nearly every "form" video is different and unique to the lifter itself. Does anyone recommend a video that is widely regarded as correct? And should i dead lift on back or leg day?

Thanks bros.

 

[halfwit]

Yeah, cardio-only is bad juju. You can pretty much youtube anything by Mark Rippetoe and he'll give you good pointers on proper form with deadlifts (or any lift for that matter) as he is one of the best there are for strength training. The only thing I don't see stressed enough is the position of the head when coming "out of the hole" and making that vertical climb. You want to make sure you keep your eyes focused straight ahead and UP to keep that spine aligned. If you twist your head or look to the side during the lift, you will most undoubtedly cause yourself some injury eventually.

Just remember to start LIGHT. Don't let pride or ego get in the way of learning how to do the lifts properly and with PERFECT form. If you feel the need to "cheat" and lose your form, you drop the weight and go at it again. You will be lifting the heavy weights eventually, but need to take baby steps to get there.

My .02c


(308power needs to get in on this!)

 

[Hybrid88]

well i love deadlifting so here's a little something to get ya started

So You Think You Can Deadlift? (Part 9)

if you scroll down there are the links to the first parts in the series

 

[Hybrid88]

crap forgot to include this link too.

Choosing Conventional or Sumo Based on Your Bone Structure

 

[DreDay187]

Yeah, cardio-only is bad juju. You can pretty much youtube anything by Mark Rippetoe and he'll give you good pointers on proper form with deadlifts (or any lift for that matter) as he is one of the best there are for strength training. The only thing I don't see stressed enough is the position of the head when coming "out of the hole" and making that vertical climb. You want to make sure you keep your eyes focused straight ahead and UP to keep that spine aligned. If you twist your head or look to the side during the lift, you will most undoubtedly cause yourself some injury eventually.

Just remember to start LIGHT. Don't let pride or ego get in the way of learning how to do the lifts properly and with PERFECT form. If you feel the need to "cheat" and lose your form, you drop the weight and go at it again. You will be lifting the heavy weights eventually, but need to take baby steps to get there.

My .02c


(308power needs to get in on this!)

Halfwit talking about Rippetoe? I'm in love big man!!! Listen to this advice OP. Rippetoe is one of the best strength coaches in the country

 

[Inhuman2012]

Deadlift is my heaviest lift and my favorite. There are many videos on utube to show good form. Be sure to secure form before u go real heavy. deadlifting has tore out more lower backs because of bad form than any other exercise.

 

[joliver]

Choosing a deadlifting style is important for a powerlifting meet. I am a conventional puller in a meet, but I train both. It would be foolish not to diversify your deadlift training. Sumo style is easier on the back while building power in the hips and legs. Conventional style uses more back than sumo. Neither of these styles are mutually exclusive. You can take a hybrid stance (anywhere in between wide sumo and standing on your own feet--jk) Anyone would be well advised to train with varied stances.

Congratulations on joining the ranks of people who do the most awesome lift ever. I love it. It is only a concentric movement. Something really satisfying about that.