Can't Deadlift - Need Help

[PaintedSoul]

Originally Posted by Bodybygamma

Glute ham raises, hyper extensions, reverse hyper-extensions.

Db Stiff legged deadlifts with light weight is the only reps exercise variant of deadlift I would suggest.

Lots of rows & lat work,get the upper back stronger so it carries more brunt of the force from heavy weight, while hitting the hamstrings hard. If you can't train the deadlift train the main muscles that make it work.

Thank You

I have never tried any stiff legged deadlifts. I will try them out along with the Glute Ham Raisies and Hyper Extensions. I do heavy lat work with rows (either EZ Bar Bent Over Rows, or DB Rows) once a week. Never have put enough emphasis on my hams though.

[nighttrain]

Originally Posted by PaintedSoul

Thanks


Glad I'm not alone, I too use a belt. I havent bought one of my own yet, just use a wide leather one laying around the gym.

just trying to let you know that you are not alone and you might be able to deadlift if you start out slow and light...

my PT actually told me not to stop lifting, so long as i use good form

[PaintedSoul]

Originally Posted by nighttrain

just trying to let you know that you are not alone and you might be able to deadlift if you start out slow and light...

my PT actually told me not to stop lifting, so long as i use good form

Much Obliged!!!

[Bodybygamma]

Originally Posted by PaintedSoul

Thank You

I have never tried any stiff legged deadlifts. Never have put enough emphasis on my hams though.

Thats why I like the db variation of stiff legged deadlifts they are way safer to do, easier on your lower back & easily combined with a Romanian deadlift, also performed with a hang, which allows an descending phase with in the movement for power building. Lat work sounds like its in good order.

[PaintedSoul]

Originally Posted by nighttrain

I always use a belt when deadlifting heavy, or even moderately heavy...

and do yourself a favor, get a good one not one of those nylon belt thingys...

Any advice on picking out a belt? I am completely ignorant. 4", 6", Training, Competition.

Is is just a matter of feel or is there a significant difference?

[MikeM]

Um, I'm a new guy around here, so feel free to discount anything I say, but I think there's no reason to ever use a belt or straps, etc, unless you are grabbing huge weights.

As long as you are working wisely from your own natural abilities and building from that, I can't imagine any weight or lift you would need straps. As a relatively new lifter, if you need straps or a belt, the weight is too much.

Just my .02