Bandwagonesque
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Are deadlifts really as good as some people make them out to be? I have no idea what this exercise is supposed to be targetting - my lower back? My hamstrings? Each time I try it, I feel like I should up the weight, but worry my back will give out or something. In other words, I never feel fatigued after doing a set, unlike other exercises. They certainly don't feel like the safest exercise either. Any tips for the proper form for doing these, and what you should absolutely never do?
Regarding squats - how far down should one go, and how far apart should your knees be spaced? Any absolute no-nos for this routine?
What's a good estimate for how much weight one of average build (5'11, 155 lbs) should be able to do for a deadlift or a squat? A few months ago, I was doing about 200 lbs for squats, and 90 for deadlifts.
Regarding squats - how far down should one go, and how far apart should your knees be spaced? Any absolute no-nos for this routine?
What's a good estimate for how much weight one of average build (5'11, 155 lbs) should be able to do for a deadlift or a squat? A few months ago, I was doing about 200 lbs for squats, and 90 for deadlifts.