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Round back lifts: weigh in on saftey, benefits

post #1 of 10
4/11/09 at 3:49pm
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I'm thinking of putting a straight leg deadlift in my back routine. Thoughts?
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post #2 of 10
4/11/09 at 3:51pm
You should not round your back with a SLDL. It's a great ass workout. Then again, so is anal sex.
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post #3 of 10
4/11/09 at 3:56pm
LOL. Dude is on one-track this am/pm.
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post #4 of 10
4/11/09 at 4:08pm
Your back shouldn't round, if you're being forced to do so while trying them either the technique is wrong, your lacking the flexability, or the weight is higher than your trunk can properly support.
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post #5 of 10
4/11/09 at 4:29pm
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http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...gDeadlift.html

Just curious, how would one do a straight leg deadlift with a straight back? Something has to bend if you are going to accomplish a lift, no?

Granted: if you are deadlifting in the traditional or sumo style, then your back should be straight.

I'm asking about a different exercise.
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post #6 of 10
4/11/09 at 4:30pm
If you're careful and take it slow, it's a great way to strengthen your back. Check out my buddy Jouko, one of the all time greats.
It's also a great way to really hurt yourself, too. Be careful.
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post #7 of 10
4/12/09 at 5:35pm
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Originally Posted by TGPlastic View Post
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...gDeadlift.html Just curious, how would one do a straight leg deadlift with a straight back? Something has to bend if you are going to accomplish a lift, no? Granted: if you are deadlifting in the traditional or sumo style, then your back should be straight. I'm asking about a different exercise.
Yes, we're talking about the same exercise. You may not find it necessary to be on a platform, unlike the vid and do them from the floor. With the 45 plates on each side the bar will likely be high enough to reach down far enough without having to hunch excessively in the initial pull phase from the ground. You can practice the lowering movement without the bar to increase flexibility in your hamstrings and trunk to keep the angle from 0 degrees (standing vertical) to ~ 90 degrees and back up, simulating the lift. Some minor curving of the spine might be inevitable given your body proportions, but you want to avoid excessive "hunching" during the pulling phase. If it helps, you may find that having a slight bend at the knees (say ~5 degrees) while you pulling the barbell upwards to maintain balance and help reach lower to the bar in effort keep the back straight. This will also likely activate the hamstrings slightly more as well. Well, at least I physically feel they're further activated when I'm performing the lift. A wall mirror or training partner can provide further helpful feedback on your lifting motion too.
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post #8 of 10
4/12/09 at 6:42pm
Never never round your back. Also your legs shouldn't be straight. Slightly bent, and when you bend keep your back straight. You should feel a nice stretch in your hamstrings. If not, your doing it wrong.
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post #9 of 10
4/12/09 at 6:44pm
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Originally Posted by Mr. Caber View Post
If you're careful and take it slow, it's a great way to strengthen your back. Check out my buddy Jouko, one of the all time greats.
It's also a great way to really hurt yourself, too. Be careful.

Shit man. There's blood shooting out of his nose on that last lift.
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post #10 of 10
4/12/09 at 6:45pm
There are times and lifts meant for rounding your back. Just know the proper form for a lift and whether or not you're supposed to.
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