Deadlift questions

[Zrob]

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]

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]

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]

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/GluteusMaximus/BBDeadlift.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]

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]

I have tried deadlifts in the power rack. good suggestion

 

[MAX]

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]

Oh yes and gorpo.... you May

Why thank you, lol.

 

[diezel]

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

 

[Quiksilver4917]

i think thats good stuff

 

[Quiksilver4917]

I think you will like it alot