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WHY YOU SHOULD
DEADLIFT, AND HOW TO GET STARTED
Why aren’t more of us doing deadlifts?
Lack of understanding about the exercise and its benefits.
I have a confession to make, I never used do deadlifts.
This exercise seemed unnecessary for my goals because I primarily just wanted
to look good naked (at that particular time in my life). I also wanted to be
strong as hell too, but I just assumed deadlifts were
more for professional bodybuilders and powerlifters.
The reality is that deadlifts can benefit anyone who wants a
stronger, sexier body. And ladies, they work your butt quite nicely
by the way.
Why deadlift, what’s the point?
The deadlift is the most important compound exercise next to the squat because
it activates virtually every muscle in your body with the heaviest weights
possible. Secondly, they will teach you to pick things up off the ground with a
straight back; this will prevent injuries like hernias.
Why are deadlifts a legendary exercise for bodybuilders?
Lengendary? Yes, this is because the pulling movement is one of the most
effective movements for overall lower-back and leg strength. Deadlifts hit your
quads, hamstrings, glutes, and entire core. Between doing these and squats I
literally don’t find it necessary to do any extra ab-work.
How to Deadlift Properly
Deadlifting
is picking a weighted barbell up off from the ground to a resting position
around hip level. This exercise can be intimidating and awkward
at first, but if you start with the fundamentals you can rock this exercise in
no time:
- Stand behind
a barbell that is placed on the floor in front of you. Your stance is
about shoulder width apart with your feet pointed ahead.
- You should
now lower your butt until your quads are roughly parallel to the floor.
The bar should be just ahead of your shins.
- Place your
hands about shoulder width apart, maybe slightly outside your legs, the
right overhand and the left underhand (or the other way around if it feels
better).
- With a slight
arch in your back push with your legs so that the bar clears your knees
and comes to rest at your upper thigh.
- Lift the bar
by pushing your legs through the floor, while maintaining your chin up
(face directly in the mirror) and chest up. Do not, sway your back or lift
the bar off the floor by locking out your legs so your back is bent over
the bar. Maintain the erect position, chin up and chest up pulling all the
way up till you are at arms’ length the bar is stopped at thigh level. And
most importantly do not “Shrug” or lean backward.
- Lower the bar
by pushing your hips back first, and then bend your knees once the bar
reaches knee level.
Tips to Avoid Injury
- Start with
super-lightweight to develop proper form.
- Avoid any
kind of jerking movements, this should be smooth from top to bottom.
- Your arms
should be hanging straight down to your sides the entire time. You could
tear a bicep if you pull the weight with your arms.
- Do not let
your knees bow in and out.
- Push your
feet through the floor and keep the weight as close to your center of gravity
as possible.
- Concentrate
on keeping a nice arch in the back with your chest up and chin up, and
eyes looking straight ahead. Never round your back at any time.
For more ideas on why should add deadlift for your bodybuilding routine,
watch this video - How
to Perform the Deadlift for Growth (5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making)
Author
Bio:
Chris
Willitts (creator of V3), is the founder and owner of Vegetarian Bodybuilding.
V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System
is a mixture of science and author’s advice, providing users
with optimal diet and exercise. This system is designed for vegans and
vegetarians only.
A
lot of research has been put in this program. Furthermore, a lot of
professional bodybuilders and athletes tried and tested the program, praising its
progressiveness and efficiency.
The
program is about taking control of your own body and health according to your
potential and needs. And worry not; you’ll get plenty of proteins with this
system. It will boost you with energy, and you’ll feel just a strong as any
carnivore would (perhaps even stronger, depending on how much you invest in
your exercise). It avoids vitamins deficiency and provides you with a lot of
proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Instead
of saying things like “I think a plant-based diet is good for athletes and
bodybuilders,” the V3 Vegetarian Bodybuilding System claims “I know a
plant-based diet is good for athletes and bodybuilders, and I have results to
prove it.”
To
find out more, visit the website at V3 Bodybuilding – Add Deadlift for Your Bodybuilding
Routine
