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Introduction to Deadlifts, Part 1 |
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Ever wonder why you don't see many people doing deadlifts? Two reasons:
Deadlifts are brutally hard. It's tough to imagine another lift besides the squat that's as physically draining as the deadlift. And the more difficult the lift, the less inclined people are to do it.
Unfortunately, like the squat, the deadlift also has a reputation for being somewhat perilous.
Now, don't get us wrong; if you suffer from a disk herniation or any other type of serious lower back ailment, attempting to pick a loaded barbell up off the floor probably isn't a good idea, regardless of what your form looks like. Orthopedic limitations notwithstanding, however, the deadlift is pretty tough to beat when it comes to building strength and mass.
As if that last statement in and of itself isn't enough motivation to get your skinny butt dead-lifting, try this on for size. The deadlift may actually be the one "big three" lift where those long limbs of yours serve as a help rather than a hindrance. But before you get too giddy, you have to realize that this depends largely on the type of deadlift you do and what kind of form you use while doing it.
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