Deadlift questions

Zrob · 02-07-2002, 09:15 AM

I'm just starting to incorporate deadlifts into my routine. To me they seem very similar to standard squats. Do they work different muscle groups? It just seems like it's basically a squat from a position where thighs are below parallel. Am I missing something? I'm pretty sure my technique is correct. Thanks.

craig777 · 02-07-2002, 09:22 AM

In a squat your back stays in relatively the same position more or less. With a deadlift you are bending your back to lower the weight and then standing up straight. It does work the hams, and glutes, but also hits the back. I feel that of all the exercises for strength and size the deadlift is the best. I love the feeling I get. I only do 5 sets at 225 but I feel it every where.

Scotty the Body · 02-07-2002, 09:44 AM

Deadlifts
Target
Erector Spinae

Synergists
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus
Quadriceps
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers
Trapezius, Middle
Trapezius, Upper
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboids

Antagonist Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques

Squats
Target
Gluteus Maximus

Synergists
Quadriceps
Adductor Magnus
Soleus

Dynamic Stabilizers
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius

Stabilizers
Erector Spinae

Antagonist Stabilizers
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques

So yes, they do hit alot of the same muscles but Squats do hit the legs more and Deads hit the back more.
This is why its not the best idea to do Squats and Deads the same week, cause they do use alot of the same muscles.
They are probably two of the only exercises to hit this many muscles to.

MAX · 02-07-2002, 10:41 AM

Go check this out to make sure you're doing them right. Also.. start with a light weight and work your way up... If done wrong they really mess you up...

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...BDeadlift.html

Oh yeah... and what Craig and Scotty said

Good luck... Deads are the best.... I feel great after a good set of Deads...

**gopro** · 02-07-2002, 03:05 PM

May I add that deadlifts in a power rack, with the pins set at just below knee height, will eliminate much of the recruitment of the quads, and increase the work performed by the back.

seyone · 02-07-2002, 11:26 PM

I have tried deadlifts in the power rack. good suggestion

MAX · 02-08-2002, 06:05 AM

Speaking of Deads.. did them last night for the first time after taking about 6 weeks off... decided to stop light at 175, did my warm up sets then 3 sets of 10 with 175.... ouch... my Hams and Butt are feeling it today... Just the feeling of picking the weight off the floor.. going through the full range of motion.... your grip, back, legs.. Man I LOVE DEADS.........

Oh yes and gorpo.... you May

**gopro** · 02-08-2002, 08:09 AM

Quote:

[i][b]Oh yes and gorpo.... you May

Why thank you, lol.

diezel · 02-09-2002, 04:44 PM

good stuff.... i fot to start doing them again..i just feel like its a akward position...exercise though

Quiksilver4917 · 02-09-2002, 05:53 PM

i think thats good stuff

Quiksilver4917 · 02-09-2002, 05:54 PM

I think you will like it alot

02-07-2002, 09:15 AM	#1
Zrob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7	Deadlift questions I'm just starting to incorporate deadlifts into my routine. To me they seem very similar to standard squats. Do they work different muscle groups? It just seems like it's basically a squat from a position where thighs are below parallel. Am I missing something? I'm pretty sure my technique is correct. Thanks.

02-07-2002, 09:44 AM	#3
Scotty the Body I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 4,970	Deadlifts Target Erector Spinae Synergists Gluteus Maximus Adductor Magnus Quadriceps Soleus Dynamic Stabilizers Hamstrings Gastrocnemius Stabilizers Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Upper Levator Scapulae Rhomboids Antagonist Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Squats Target Gluteus Maximus Synergists Quadriceps Adductor Magnus Soleus Dynamic Stabilizers Hamstrings Gastrocnemius Stabilizers Erector Spinae Antagonist Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques So yes, they do hit alot of the same muscles but Squats do hit the legs more and Deads hit the back more. This is why its not the best idea to do Squats and Deads the same week, cause they do use alot of the same muscles. They are probably two of the only exercises to hit this many muscles to.
	Cool

02-07-2002, 10:41 AM	#4
MAX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 67	Go check this out to make sure you're doing them right. Also.. start with a light weight and work your way up... If done wrong they really mess you up... http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...BDeadlift.html Oh yeah... and what Craig and Scotty said Good luck... Deads are the best.... I feel great after a good set of Deads...
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02-07-2002, 03:05 PM	#5
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02-08-2002, 06:05 AM	#7
MAX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 67	Speaking of Deads.. did them last night for the first time after taking about 6 weeks off... decided to stop light at 175, did my warm up sets then 3 sets of 10 with 175.... ouch... my Hams and Butt are feeling it today... Just the feeling of picking the weight off the floor.. going through the full range of motion.... your grip, back, legs.. Man I LOVE DEADS......... Oh yes and gorpo.... you May
MAX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 67	You can't achieve your Goals if you don't have any....

02-07-2002, 09:22 AM	#2
craig777 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 1,961	In a squat your back stays in relatively the same position more or less. With a deadlift you are bending your back to lower the weight and then standing up straight. It does work the hams, and glutes, but also hits the back. I feel that of all the exercises for strength and size the deadlift is the best. I love the feeling I get. I only do 5 sets at 225 but I feel it every where.

02-07-2002, 11:26 PM	#6
seyone M. I. A. Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Philly Posts: 2,562	I have tried deadlifts in the power rack. good suggestion

02-09-2002, 04:44 PM	#9
diezel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: n.y. new york Posts: 27	good stuff.... i fot to start doing them again..i just feel like its a akward position...exercise though

02-09-2002, 05:53 PM	#10
Quiksilver4917 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 25	i think thats good stuff
	Adam Hensley

02-09-2002, 05:54 PM	#11
Quiksilver4917 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 25	I think you will like it alot
	Adam Hensley

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