I’m not gonna lie, deadlifts are very risky. Perhaps the most risky lift. But that doesn’t change the fact that it is also the single most important lift. If you look up deadlifts on the internet, you’ll see people pulling massive amounts of weight. In fact it is the main even in the strongman competitions. Currently the world record for the heaviest deadlift is held by Eddie Hall. Dude pulled a 500KG deadlift. Seeing guys like Eddie Hall may gave people an impression that only massive guys can attempt deadlifts. This is not true at all. In this blog I want to go over some reasons to deadlift once a week.
Deadlifting is a compound exercise. It is by far one of the most effective thing you can do in the gym. It targets almost every muscle in the back. Not only this, it also strengthens your core and is effective on your legs mainly quads. Doing deadlifts trains your body to work in conjunction.
If you think about it, deadlifting is simply picking up a heavy object off the ground. It is simple yet very useful. The most important thing here is form. The right posture is key when doing deadlifts. You want to make sure that your back is not rounding out when you attempt this lift. This is very important, because there is a chance you can get hurt. You need to make sure you’re chest is out and up and you’re back is flat. In high school my weightlifting coach used to call this form the booty arch. You stick your butt out and make sure your back is flat to ensure you do this with proper form.
One of the main reasons I love deadlifting is due to the fact that the body releases growth hormones when you deadlift. This helps you get stronger everywhere and growth hormones will help you build muscle.
One thing I will say… is to leave your ego out of this particular lift. Take time to practice your perfect hinge position. If done right, over time, you will gain size and strength with this lift. This will improve the overall quality of life. Nothing beats the sensation of getting a max on deadlifts. But like I said, you do not wanna involve your ego in this lift, as this particular lift can hurt you in the gym.
I know it is currently hard to go to the gym during quarantine. But this is the best time to start. You can go for a run and burn some fat. Doing something is better than doing nothing. As always remember the best advice is to start where you are, do what you can, and use what you have.
Haider's Analytics 