Thread: Deadlifts Kick ASS!

yeah, they do kick ass, but they're not for everyone...and strict form is an absolute must...or you will end up with a serious back problem!

I have lower back arthritis, and pain throughout most of the day.....no deadlifts for me.

That's my favoriate lift, but the only one that makes me feel sick.

If you don't do squats and/or deadlifts, then you are a pussy, and you will get pussy results. Congratulations, and welcome to the world of pain that we all love dearly.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

If you don't do squats and/or deadlifts, then you are a pussy, and you will get pussy results. Congratulations, and welcome to the world of pain that we all love dearly.

Actually, there are plenty of non-pussy's out there that don't do deadlifts.

Originally Posted by thatguy

Actually, there are plenty of non-pussy's out there that don't do deadlifts.

lol...seriously... plenty! Calling someone a pussy for not doing deads is kinda ridiculous. I know plenty of very well conditioned BBs who don't utilize them for one reason or another.

Originally Posted by thatguy

Actually, there are plenty of non-pussy's out there that don't do deadlifts.

That's why I said "squats and/or deadlifts." Plus, I realize that a lot of injuries will prevent one from doing squats and deadlifts. I'm not inlcuding anyone in that category.

Otherwise, yeah, you're a pussy in my book.

I don't deadlift or squat.

My leg routine is:

knee extensions 10sets
leg curls 10 sets
standing calf raise 10 sets


is this good?

Originally Posted by P-funk

I don't deadlift or squat.

My leg routine is:

knee extensions 10sets
leg curls 10 sets
standing calf raise 10 sets


is this good?

Well, that means the "P" in "P-funk" must stand for "Pussy."

Originally Posted by thatguy

Well, that means the "P" in "P-funk" must stand for "Pussy."

P-Funk that is a pretty weaksauce leg lift just add a few more lifts. But hey everybody is different so if its working why stop.

Originally Posted by sweatshopchamp

P-Funk that is a pretty weaksauce leg lift just add a few more lifts. But hey everybody is different so if its working why stop.

I am scared to squat though.

Don't be. Get a good spotter or two and give it a try. Or try it by yourself on a low weight to work out the form until it's perfect. Honestly, I'm afraid to bench, and I don't do it (plus the fact that I like DBs so much more and they give you a better work out, in my opinion), but there's no reason not to at least try it. Plus, when you squat you're probably in a setting that allows you to have a spotter at all times. I don't have one for benching, so that's one reason why I don't incorporate it into my routine.

Edit: Unless, that is, you were just joking... I knew it all along... ahem...

lol, man...i am just playing around. All i do is squat....hahaha. twice a week actaully. i was just messing.

yeah, they do kick ass, but they're not for everyone...and strict form is an absolute must...or you will end up with a serious back problem!

this is not quite an accurate representation of things man. First off, lets dispense with teh myth that the lower back is some how some fragile body part that can't have stressed placed on it. The deadlift can be dangerous if the vital muscle groups and supplementary muscles are ignored. You need to focus on strength training the lower back and abs so you can be prepared to go heavy on the deadlift. Its very important and most people don't do that, which is why alot of them get hurt. After all you are only as strong as the weakest link in the lift. The point of this is to stress that the core needs to be training, not ignored, for you to be successful in this lift. Form is very important as well, no question, I just don't like how the idea of the lower back being such a fragile thing is always spread around. peace

I don't think that's what he was saying at all. After all, he was right; if you do it incorrectly, you will end up with serious back problems...

Originally Posted by Squaggleboggin

I don't think that's what he was saying at all. After all, he was right; if you do it incorrectly, you will end up with serious back problems...

Thanks...you're right! I wasn't implying that the lower back is necessarily so fragile....but i was saying that if done incorrectly deads can cause back pain and/or problems

I don't think that's what he was saying at all. After all, he was right; if you do it incorrectly, you will end up with serious back problems...

and I never refuted that fact at all, of course thats possible. I should have been more clear than I was. I don't mean to nit pick at his statement so much as I wanted to address a larger generalization that I always hear. I was more so using his point as a transition. He is right, and we are talking about two seperate issues. Its all good

yea... form is deffinately a must i got a pretty bad hernia from deadlifts, so be careful it kept me outa the gym for 6 weeks after the surgery... breathe lol...