Dead lifts

[Speedracer59]

I just started doing deadlifts in my leg routine for about a month. I have had pain in my lower back ever since. Is this from improper form,toomuch weight or a combination Or is this just normal in the begining. Thanks in advance

[PURE ADRENALINE]

I know a shit load of bros will say Dead lifts are important but I am not a big fan of them and feel they are more an old school training theory.

Personally I do them but with light weight to target the hams.

But to go as heavy as you can I really do not see or have read anything that would show they are a necessity for building thick legs.

I do presses and hack squat machines and my legs are one of the best features I have.

I have never felt that Dead lifts or squats are really needed and risk major back problems if you make a mistake!

I know due to I bulged my lower discs from squatting and were only using 315lbs!

Just my 2 cents.
Peace..PA

[lsu777]

combo of both. and squats are defantly needed to pack on mass. they work so many different muscles same with deadlifts. if you do straight legs they work a lot of more hams then normal but both work pretty much the same muscles. i would say do normall dead on back day though not on leg day, lower the weight till u get good form, and practice on good form it will keep you from getting hurt.

[Speedracer59]

Why not on leg day?

[crew9]

If you do squats there's no way I could do deads right after or would ever want to. They work similar muscles and wouldn't have the energy. Do them on back day as they build your back like no other lift can.

[jack hust]

prob wrong fourm i love deads but they hurt no matter what the next day try a belt

[Speedracer59]

I did them 2 days ago. I went from 245 4 sets 5-8 reps. to 225 Lbs. My back seems to be doing alot better. Any tips on deadlifts?

[Big_Dippin]

I do deads last on back day. If I do them on leg day then I feel I'm not doing all I can because squats kick my ass.

[bigjim33]

do deads on back day. if you do squats and deads on the same day they can strain your lower back a lot, even with good form on both

[Speedracer59]

Thanks alot. Talked to a guy last night at the gym .My form was a little off.I am going to take your advise after all everything else I have tried that this board has suggested worked.

[GBAGH]

Tips on form...

Dont use too much weight. Cheating only cheats yourself.

Video. I know that it might look gay to video tape yourself in the gym, but if you do you can compare your form to a pro and see the differences.

Good luck.

[MRCYS]

I do them on back day first thing. You really gotta keep your form in check especially when doing more reps.