Deadlift Question

DOMS · 07-29-2004, 12:31 PM

When doing very heavy deadlifts, with a goal of 3-6 reps per set, is it normal to have the bar brush against the shins so that the shins are mildly red?

Or is it just bad form? I've made a point to keep my back straight and head up, but am I missing a piece?

Thanks.
Conrad

**Mudge** · 07-29-2004, 04:14 PM

Some people scrape their legs yep. If you move too far away from the legs you wont be able to pull as much as the back does more work.

juggernaut · 07-29-2004, 04:16 PM

i do it once in awhile. never bothered me before

Saturday Fever · 07-29-2004, 04:22 PM

It happens. I've taken chunks of skin with the bar at times.

DOMS · 07-29-2004, 05:39 PM

Thanks guys. I haven't done it to the point where it hurts, but I figured that when I get up to much heavier weights it might. Not that that would stop me, but I was worried that I wasn't using proper form.

Bring on the pain!

Xantix · 07-29-2004, 10:19 PM

Or you could wuss out and wear shin guards

aztecwolf · 07-29-2004, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

It happens. I've taken chunks of skin with the bar at times.

yeah buddy i have done that plenty of times, one time after doing them and i was walking to get some water i noticed blood had dripped down to the floor from it. It was awesome.

Saturday Fever · 07-30-2004, 11:26 AM

I've wrecked numerous socks with blood. I usually wear socks that go to my knees to save myself the scars.

07-29-2004, 12:31 PM	#1
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	Deadlift Question When doing very heavy deadlifts, with a goal of 3-6 reps per set, is it normal to have the bar brush against the shins so that the shins are mildly red? Or is it just bad form? I've made a point to keep my back straight and head up, but am I missing a piece? Thanks. Conrad

07-29-2004, 04:14 PM	#2
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Some people scrape their legs yep. If you move too far away from the legs you wont be able to pull as much as the back does more work. Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

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Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	It happens. I've taken chunks of skin with the bar at times. yay.

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Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	I've wrecked numerous socks with blood. I usually wear socks that go to my knees to save myself the scars. yay.

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07-29-2004, 04:16 PM	#3
juggernaut Creator of Chaos Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,463 Photos: 2	i do it once in awhile. never bothered me before

07-29-2004, 05:39 PM	#5
DOMS Metrosexual Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 22,092 Photos: 1	Thanks guys. I haven't done it to the point where it hurts, but I figured that when I get up to much heavier weights it might. Not that that would stop me, but I was worried that I wasn't using proper form. Bring on the pain!

07-29-2004, 10:19 PM	#6
Xantix Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 118 Photos: 7	Or you could wuss out and wear shin guards

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