I don't do deadlifts. Shame on me?

genEus · 15-Mar-04, 01:31 PM

It seems that there isn't a single routine which doesn't include deadlifts here. But, my gym is a "fitness" gym - and although we do have a wide range of equipment and free weights - I'd be hard pressed to find enough space to do deadlifts. Emphasis on hard pressed because I think I CAN find that space if I push some benches around when there aren't many people there.

So, should I start doing deadlifts like "yesterday" if I'm serious about becoming big? I am expecting a resounding "Yes" - but still curious about what people will say.

Wolfnatas · 15-Mar-04, 01:55 PM

Other than squats, there are very few exercises that involve as many muscles as the deadlift, so yes... include them if you're serious about building muscle.

**midgetcop** · 15-Mar-04, 02:11 PM

I don't know why.....but in every single gym I've ever been to, I have never seen anyone doing deadlifts. I didn't even know what they were 'till I came here.

:confused:

NateDogg · 15-Mar-04, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by midgetcop

I don't know why.....but in every single gym I've ever been to, I have never seen anyone doing deadlifts. I didn't even know what they were 'till I came here.

:confused:

Because they hurt, and the uniformed are always telling everyone that they're dangerous.

genEus · 15-Mar-04, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by midgetcop

I don't know why.....but in every single gym I've ever been to, I have never seen anyone doing deadlifts. I didn't even know what they were 'till I came here.

:confused:

DITTO! I will be the only one, prolly... but that's even more reason to do them

**MAURER** · 15-Mar-04, 02:55 PM

i rarely see people doing deads. but when i do, they are usually damn strong. i actually think deadlift is the best excersize for overall strength building.

_Avatar_ · 15-Mar-04, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by midgetcop

I don't know why.....but in every single gym I've ever been to, I have never seen anyone doing deadlifts. I didn't even know what they were 'till I came here.

:confused:

They do 'em in Britains strongest man competition

and presumably lots of others too. It seems to be a good exercise for overall strength.

But i agree, i think i've only ever seen one person in my gym doing deadlifts, and i'm occassionally given the 'what are you doing?' look by people as they stand there doing their bicep curls

**MAURER** · 15-Mar-04, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by _Avatar_

They do 'em in Britains strongest man competition

and presumably lots of others too. It seems to be a good exercise for overall strength.

But i agree, i think i've only ever seen one person in my gym doing deadlifts, and i'm occassionally given the 'what are you doing?' look by people as they stand there doing their bicep curls

lol i know what you mean. they don't understand that its such a good lift and what it does. its crazy. i want to say to them.... how about why the fu*k is that all you do?!?!?!?! go do som real lifts and then look at me funny.