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[h=3]by Jennifer Leigh[/h]Deadlifts can intimidate people who are not into professional bodybuilding, but in reality, they look harder than they are. The key is choosing the right weight for your body and learning the proper way to do them. Deadlifts are a fast and efficient way to build muscle, and they are easy to fit into your training schedule because you don't need to do them very often. You can also do them with minimal equipment compared to some exercises, as all you need is a barbell and weights.
[h=2]Deadlift on Back or Leg Day[/h]Deadlifts can be done on either back or leg day, but they should not be done on the same day as squats. If you are incorporating squats into your leg workouts, you should do deadlifts on back days. Deadlifts work muscles in the glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, lats and traps, so they technically work muscles in both your upper and lower body. This means that you can decide which day to do them based upon your personal preference. Try doing deadlifts on back day one week and leg day the next week to see how you feel.
[h=2]The Safe Way to Deadlift[/h]To perform a deadlift, you should place the bar on the floor in front of you and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grab the bar and raise your head so that you are looking at yourself in the mirror. Pull slightly on the bar so that your arms are creating a slight tension on the bar. Flatten your back from your rear end to your neck, and make sure to keep your back flattened during the entire deadlift. Squat until your forearms are touching the outside of your kneecaps. Lift the bar and stand straight up, letting the bar hang by your knees. Hold for a few moments, and then return it to the ground. Repeat.
[h=2]Deadlifts are Good[/h]Deadlifts are an extremely effective exercise at building muscle in your core, particularly in the glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, lats and traps. You can do deadlifts one day per week and get more out of them than doing many other exercises multiple days per weeks. People are often afraid of doing them incorrectly and causing injuries, but if they are done correctly, they are a great exercise to add to any weight training routine.
[h=2]Other Info on Deadlifts[/h]Some weight trainers do deadlifts every other week instead of every single week because they can be hard on the body. This is a personal choice. If you decide to do deadlifts every week, make sure that your form is absolutely perfect so that you do not injure yourself. If you are new to weight training, you can ask a partner or personal trainer to show you the correct way to perform the exercise. Speak with your physician before beginning a new weight training routine.
[h=2]Deadlift on Back or Leg Day[/h]Deadlifts can be done on either back or leg day, but they should not be done on the same day as squats. If you are incorporating squats into your leg workouts, you should do deadlifts on back days. Deadlifts work muscles in the glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, lats and traps, so they technically work muscles in both your upper and lower body. This means that you can decide which day to do them based upon your personal preference. Try doing deadlifts on back day one week and leg day the next week to see how you feel.
[h=2]The Safe Way to Deadlift[/h]To perform a deadlift, you should place the bar on the floor in front of you and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grab the bar and raise your head so that you are looking at yourself in the mirror. Pull slightly on the bar so that your arms are creating a slight tension on the bar. Flatten your back from your rear end to your neck, and make sure to keep your back flattened during the entire deadlift. Squat until your forearms are touching the outside of your kneecaps. Lift the bar and stand straight up, letting the bar hang by your knees. Hold for a few moments, and then return it to the ground. Repeat.
[h=2]Deadlifts are Good[/h]Deadlifts are an extremely effective exercise at building muscle in your core, particularly in the glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors, lats and traps. You can do deadlifts one day per week and get more out of them than doing many other exercises multiple days per weeks. People are often afraid of doing them incorrectly and causing injuries, but if they are done correctly, they are a great exercise to add to any weight training routine.
[h=2]Other Info on Deadlifts[/h]Some weight trainers do deadlifts every other week instead of every single week because they can be hard on the body. This is a personal choice. If you decide to do deadlifts every week, make sure that your form is absolutely perfect so that you do not injure yourself. If you are new to weight training, you can ask a partner or personal trainer to show you the correct way to perform the exercise. Speak with your physician before beginning a new weight training routine.
