Deads - bangin' up my knees :(

Monolith · 09-27-2003, 02:59 PM

Every rep i do during a set of deads, the bar rubs/hits my knees on the way down and on the way up. Gets pretty sore after doing several sets.

Is this a result of me using improper form? Or just being rather tall (6'4"-6'5")? Or is it just something i should get used to?

prophet · 09-27-2003, 03:01 PM

lol.. i have scrapes on my knee right now.. doesn't hurt too bad but it can be annoying.. i'd suggest you start leaning forward a little earlier, before you bend your knees

gr81 · 09-27-2003, 04:02 PM

after deads my shins would be bleadin like a mo fo, I don't know about the knees though

**Mudge** · 09-27-2003, 04:19 PM

I'm 6'2" and have no problems with deads other than they are a bitch on the cardio, I keep the reps low because of that.

Monolith · 09-27-2003, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
I'm 6'2" and have no problems with deads other than they are a bitch on the cardio, I keep the reps low because of that.

yeah... i hear that. i feel like i just ran a marathon after a few sets.

anyway, i guess ill just try leaning a little farther forward. i think its gonna stress the shit out of my lower back tho....

im one of those guys who wears trackpants to the gym year round tho, so i could probably get away with tossing a couple wraps around my knees too...

**Mudge** · 09-27-2003, 06:24 PM

I like doing SLDL much better, perfect for the lower back. But I have noticed it is not a full substitute for regulard deads

**P-funk** · 09-27-2003, 07:07 PM

If you are hitting your knees on the deadlift you may not be bumping your hips out far enough before you start to bend your knees when you are taking the bar to the floor

Monolith · 09-27-2003, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
I like doing SLDL much better, perfect for the lower back. But I have noticed it is not a full substitute for regulard deads

I thought SLDL's were mostly for your ham's?

Quote:

Originally posted by P-Funk
If you are hitting your knees on the deadlift you may not be bumping your hips out far enough before you start to bend your knees when you are taking the bar to the floor

Yeah... i think my form probably still needs a little tweaking. I only finally added deads into my routine a couple weeks ago (although theyre already one of my fav lifts - regardless of knee bumping).

BUSTINOUT · 09-27-2003, 08:34 PM

I knock the crap out of my knees too. I've tried several things and for years have just lived with it. Well, as I get older, my knees have taken a beeting from sports and lifting, so I have had to find a better solution. Try doing deads in a squat cage. Put the safety bars in right about shin level. I am able to concentrate alot more on the lift and not beeting myself to death. I am able to focus alot better on the lift and not so much on messing with my hips or angling my back in such a way that I am putting unnecessary stress on my lower back. You can still get down there quite a ways without worrying about this problem. Hope this helps.

09-27-2003, 02:59 PM	#1
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Deads - bangin' up my knees :( Every rep i do during a set of deads, the bar rubs/hits my knees on the way down and on the way up. Gets pretty sore after doing several sets. Is this a result of me using improper form? Or just being rather tall (6'4"-6'5")? Or is it just something i should get used to?
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

09-27-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
gr81 You Lack Intensity!!!! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Just below our civil disguise Posts: 6,378 Photos: 10	after deads my shins would be bleadin like a mo fo, I don't know about the knees though
	Testosterone Site/Elite Fitness-Dave Tate/West Side Barbell/Berardi Nutrition & Sports Performance/Steroid Laws- Rick Collins/John Defendis Intensity or Insanity articles/Save the Supersonics

09-27-2003, 04:19 PM	#4
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	I'm 6'2" and have no problems with deads other than they are a bitch on the cardio, I keep the reps low because of that.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

09-27-2003, 07:07 PM	#7
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,432	If you are hitting your knees on the deadlift you may not be bumping your hips out far enough before you start to bend your knees when you are taking the bar to the floor
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-27-2003, 03:01 PM	#2
prophet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Ramon Posts: 237	lol.. i have scrapes on my knee right now.. doesn't hurt too bad but it can be annoying.. i'd suggest you start leaning forward a little earlier, before you bend your knees

09-27-2003, 06:24 PM	#6
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,027 Photos: 1	I like doing SLDL much better, perfect for the lower back. But I have noticed it is not a full substitute for regulard deads

09-27-2003, 08:34 PM	#9
BUSTINOUT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,415	I knock the crap out of my knees too. I've tried several things and for years have just lived with it. Well, as I get older, my knees have taken a beeting from sports and lifting, so I have had to find a better solution. Try doing deads in a squat cage. Put the safety bars in right about shin level. I am able to concentrate alot more on the lift and not beeting myself to death. I am able to focus alot better on the lift and not so much on messing with my hips or angling my back in such a way that I am putting unnecessary stress on my lower back. You can still get down there quite a ways without worrying about this problem. Hope this helps.