@shampoo2 yes, you dont lift bars in reality, and no people wouldnt bench press crates. Weightlifting is a sport utilizing bars and weight discs for safety and simplicity. Whose gonna lift rocks in a gym and find various weights. That said i feel kinda bad for cavemen bulking up mustve sucked back inthe stoneage
Good job and all but can I just ask a question what is the big deal with deadlifts when the bar comes off the floor pretty good amount.Yes I agree its the most functional workout in the gym but to say its natural I disagree to a point being that when you lift something off the ground its almost always flat and you have to squat more lower .For some reason deadlifts just seem like a short range of motion.To me rock or boulder lifting is wear more strength and power is and its more full range
I would never recommend that you max out every week. Even top powerlifters will cycle their training and only max out every 2-3 months. Most of your time should be spent on building strength, not testing it.
I'm a beginner and I'm on a program where I deadlift one set for 5 reps every 4 or 5 days. I set a new max every workout. My 5rmax has gone from 115 to 210 in 5 weeks. My advice is to eat a lot and gain weight.
I like the thick stocky build, how tall are you and what do you weigh? check out my videos and see if my form's alright, any feedback would be appreciated:)
No, you can touch the plates with each rep if you like. The width of the stance determines the style of deadlift (i.e. close stance is conventional, wide stance is sumo).
i have a question. if u were going to say ooh i max deadlift 500 for example. does it matter if its sumo or regular? wud it still count as a max out deadlift
its called a deadlift because you are ment to put the weight on the ground and lift it from dead weight.... you dont put it back on the ground you just keep lifting it
is the deadlift supposed to work the back or legs more? because i deadlifted up to 245 yesterday and I feel it in my lower back more than anything else
It depends on the individual, some people are stronger with conventional deadlifts. Just go t a powerlifting meet and you'll see lifters using both types of deadlifts.
Hey so @ 1:19 your feet are waaaaaay to wide, you need to check that because that may tear up your other muscles, such as hamstrings etc... just a suggestion you need to check that out man, i'd reference other videos on here
Thanks for another great video coach hayward. I have a question, what if I have a mild case of lordosis? Should I continue heavy deadlifting? Also, will deadlift stunt your growth? Thanks!
Im 15. Weigh 145. And stiffleg deadlift 325. If that normal? I also bench 225 for 7 reps. I squat 225 also. Please someone tell me if im doing well. I dont have many people to compare to where i live
@Dericelas You're 15, weigh 145 and you bench press the bar with two 45's on both sides? That barely seems normal. You're still developing and you should probably chill out. That or you're full of shit. But to answer your question you're doing well, but you're probably stunting your growth.
He is not stunting his growth by lifting, that myth is just stupid. He should though, make sure he has good form and doesn't snap shit up, which at his young age can be even worse.
@Dericelas very nice lifts, dude just keep doing what your doing. those numbers will continue to go up and you have a shit load of time to be a beast.
@Dericelas very nice lifts, dude just keep doing what your doing. those numbers will continue to go up and you have a shit load of time to be a beast.
The same muscles get worked, but just with different positions. Some guys are stronger with sumo, some are stronger with conventional, you have to try both and see what works best for you.
@MrLivetoCompete (do you breath in or out when going back down for the deadlift?): You breathe in. It gets to feel quite natural to breathe out when you are lifting, and in when you return.
so, ive heard alot about why you shouldnt lift with your back instead lift with your legs but to me that seems like defeatin the purpose of being a "back" excercise, what would you advise, concentrate on lifting with my back or use my legs more? thanks
@ampa4president lol what the that wasnt a good answer on his behalf. you should be doing the movement with your hips while keeping your back stiff. The movement will be in your hips, knees and ankles. By keeping your back stiff and straight it strengthens your spinal erectors. Your spinal erectors are there to keep your back stable not to bend and flex. Also it works your traps near the top of the lift. Concentrate on the movement in your hips and keeping your back rigid.
i have a bad back that can get sore really easyly if i mess up lifting anything more than maybe 30 or 40 pounds. any tips on how to get around that? ...besides lifting 29 pounds :P
It really depends on the program you are following and what you are training for. But generally deadlifts work better with multiple sets of lower reps. I actually have a video that covers some suggested rep ranges for all exercises, just search for "How Many Reps Should You Do To Build Muscle?" to see my video.
@ leemhayward When ever I do deadlifts the back of my hip on my left side justed druing the lower back hurts...my max is 330 ... are my hips riseing to fast that iam stiff legging it or idk... plz help :(
you never mentioned to bring your hips and butt out. that's very important. i suppose you forgot because you've been a professional trainer for a long time.
I'm 13, 203lbs of SOLID, DRUG-FREE STRENGTH and I can straight bar deadlift 700lbs RAW and STRICT with DIAMOND perfect form, no straps, no suit, NOTHING!
I'm 7 years old, 233lbs of SOLID, DRUG-FREE STRENGHT and I can straight bar deadlift 850lbs RAW and STRICT with DIAMOND perfect form, no straps, no suit, NOTHING!
I´m 7 years old, 233lbs of SOLID, MUSCLE-FREE FAT and i can eat T-Bone steaks 850lbs RAW and SPICED with DIAMOND quality spices, no knife, no forks, NOTHING!
When you get pain it's usually from either poor form, a weak back, or both. My advice is to lighten up the weight and get your form down pat. Then gradually build back up in weight by increasing the weights by 5 pounds per week.
@sabrefan173 yeah your weight is prob to mush.. so get comfortable first and with form. then work your way back up. i had the same problem and this tip worked well for me.
Some people have their hands between their legs instead of outside, can you speak to the difference? I would guess it forces a wider stance which hits glutes more but that's a shot in the dark
Everyone is built differently, as you get more experienced you'll find your own personal groove where you feel the strongest. Me personally I'm stronger at conventional deadlifts than sumo, but some others maybe just the opposite.
Hey Lee, just another quick question if you don't mind answering. Does it matter if my back is more 'upright' as opposed to being at the 'right angle' position. I've been experimenting with both ways, but just wondered whether one is safer. Both feel comfortable. Hope that makes sense. Thanks :)
Is it normal to have my lower back aching as I do it? I'm trying the sumo deadlifts, keeping my back straight, chest out, head up etc... I only started doing deadlifts and I'm feeling aches on my lower back, and neck so I'm wondering whether this is normal or a sign I'm not doing it 100% properly.
When you just start off it's normal to feel muscles working differently. But just keep your weights light and build up gradually. The more you do deadlifts the more you'll find your natural groove and your form will improve.
@leemhayward Yeah I'm starting off light. I found them easier to do the second time I did them, and my back ached much less post workout [and the next day], which is a good sign. Thanks Lee!
@nycskater67 I spend most of my time watching what's going on in the background of these video's -- that's where all the funny shit happens, like Mr. Rubberband on the lat pull down machine. LMAO!!!
Hi mate hows it going i was just wondering ive read alot about deadlifts. I read doing this excersise increases your overall body mass? is this true? and what are the actual muscles being worked when performing this excersise?. thanks
@xllClouDllx The whole of your posterior chain is worked so everything from ur neck down really, so when you do the deadlift, it hits the back, the lats, the quads, the glutes, the arms and forearms, and even the abs. This is why its such an overall mass builder because it hits so many muscle groups and by doing so it helps produce allot of anabolic hormones due to the increased stress on ur body
@kenny01622 For overall mass and strength does it matter if i go heavy or not? can they make me run faster If i do them explosively? and does it hit all of the muscles you mentioned equally or some more than others?
@lordvoldemort578 To answer your question it primarily works your legs and back but is awesome for your all over physic because it puts allot of stress on all your muscles producing allot of anabolic hormones, and they would strengthen your legs, so make sure you do squats to increase dead lift weight, they would make your legs more powerful but not sure that would increase speed, it might help.
love how your showing how to do proper form and the guy in the background is doing lat pulldowns behind his head which as far as i know is a good way to add alot of unneeded strain
I have a question: I noticed in all your variations you also used a bit of your legs to get the bar up, but when I do deadlifts, I do about 90Lbs plus the bar , and when i go up I keep my legs in the same position the whole time so im using my lower back for 100% of the workout. I've been doing this for a while and never had back problems, but shoud I use my legs also?
@ffanatic87 - Thanks, I found that video after I posted my original comment. BTW - Elliot knows his shit but he's not a 'cool dude'. I came to this conclusion after seeing numerous videos of him wearing 'Alex Jones' infowars T-shirts. In case you don't know, Alex Jones and his 'infowars' site promote 9/11 truth conspiracies. Not cool in my book nor to any one in their right mind in my opinion.
lol this is terrible form. Your feet are too narrow and your knees go outwards. Good luck trying that with some weight on the bar. Fail at making an instructional video when you don't even know how to do it
@CrimsonJokes wheres your video on doing a proper deadlift. the man has been in bodybuilding competitions for a while as well as lifting for a while. hes a big guy and im pretty sure he knows what he is doing. so quit talking shit unless you have a video
@goatkiller68 The guy's actually kind of right. Maybe it's the angle of the camera but his stance for conventional does look a little bit too narrow. I've been trained, and my mentality of how to place my feet is to imagine I'm doing a vertical jump. To generate the greatest amount of force that would be the most ideal stance if you really think about it. Also the bar should be lined up over the MIDDLE if your feet, not over the toes.
i need help, when i do deadlift. the bar touches my shins sometimes. What am I doing wrong, is it too heavy if thats the case what should i do to improve on that mistake?
This is a great vid for people startin out, but ive found once you get to higher weights you really need to drop that bar quick instead of slowly lettin it down like he does here (gets to your groin) and im not hating here, im a big fan of lee
@leemhayward - My shoulders roll forward when I deadlift and it hurts my rotator cuffs with all that weight pulling on my arms. It's probably due to my posture problem which I am currently doing exercises to correct but I want to keep deadlifting in the meantime. I'm pretty sure my form is okay apart from that. Any advice?
@shampoo2 yes, you dont lift bars in reality, and no people wouldnt bench press crates. Weightlifting is a sport utilizing bars and weight discs for safety and simplicity. Whose gonna lift rocks in a gym and find various weights. That said i feel kinda bad for cavemen bulking up mustve sucked back inthe stoneage
Jessemays313 2 days ago
thankyou for the advice..
MrGetfit123 2 days ago
Good job and all but can I just ask a question what is the big deal with deadlifts when the bar comes off the floor pretty good amount.Yes I agree its the most functional workout in the gym but to say its natural I disagree to a point being that when you lift something off the ground its almost always flat and you have to squat more lower .For some reason deadlifts just seem like a short range of motion.To me rock or boulder lifting is wear more strength and power is and its more full range
shampoo02 1 week ago
;/ I think i'll stay away from deadlifts. Too scared i'll bust my back.
DEIMOSLOL 2 weeks ago
I am a firm beliver in guiding the bar with my legs
helghast82nd 2 weeks ago
I did exercise 2 months and i improved myself.Is there anyone can say that how can i find working program?
MrDrneshter 2 weeks ago
I take weightlifting class as of now in high school and we max deadlift every week, do you have any tips for really being ready for this?
ZapsterJJ 2 weeks ago
@ZapsterJJ
I would never recommend that you max out every week. Even top powerlifters will cycle their training and only max out every 2-3 months. Most of your time should be spent on building strength, not testing it.
leemhayward 2 weeks ago 3
@ZapsterJJ
I'm a beginner and I'm on a program where I deadlift one set for 5 reps every 4 or 5 days. I set a new max every workout. My 5rmax has gone from 115 to 210 in 5 weeks. My advice is to eat a lot and gain weight.
LieutenantCorndog 2 weeks ago
I like the thick stocky build, how tall are you and what do you weigh? check out my videos and see if my form's alright, any feedback would be appreciated:)
cedarfallslifting 3 weeks ago
@cedarfallslifting
I'm 5'6 and weigh about 220 in the off season and I'll diet down to 195 for competition.
leemhayward 2 weeks ago
Grandad was gunna steal ur bar lee
king40796 4 weeks ago
thanks man
ErectMonstrosity 4 weeks ago
Oh btw...Nirvana - In Bloom. Background music. Nice %)
cMaXeJIJIo 1 month ago
so, basically, in the conventional variation the plates are NOT touching the floor, right?
That`s news to me-thanks for the tip!
cMaXeJIJIo 1 month ago
@cMaXeJIJIo
No, you can touch the plates with each rep if you like. The width of the stance determines the style of deadlift (i.e. close stance is conventional, wide stance is sumo).
leemhayward 1 month ago
STEVO!
sebaswildboy 1 month ago
i woulda loled so hard if that old guy at 2:00 just yelled out LIGHT WEIGHT BABY and starting repping that out haha.
trevdog110 1 month ago
i have a question. if u were going to say ooh i max deadlift 500 for example. does it matter if its sumo or regular? wud it still count as a max out deadlift
Insanitiii455 1 month ago
@Insanitiii455
Either style is acceptable in competition, it's just personal preference.
leemhayward 1 month ago
its called a deadlift because you are ment to put the weight on the ground and lift it from dead weight.... you dont put it back on the ground you just keep lifting it
perpbanrequests 1 month ago
2:00, aren't u even gonna buy a guy a drink?
Kkuk84 1 month ago
is the deadlift supposed to work the back or legs more? because i deadlifted up to 245 yesterday and I feel it in my lower back more than anything else
hiloboyz8085 1 month ago
one can do more weight using the sumo variation...it's much easier overall. i prefer the conventional it's much tougher
livfreediempty 1 month ago
@livfreediempty
It depends on the individual, some people are stronger with conventional deadlifts. Just go t a powerlifting meet and you'll see lifters using both types of deadlifts.
leemhayward 1 month ago 3
Your shins have to be close to the bar!!!
49fortyniners 1 month ago 2
Hayward's taylored (Y)
Treytheredrebel 1 month ago
nirvana playing in the background :)
happyheadpopper 2 months ago
this is against what jhonnie jackson saying about the bar position
have a look at the video
Mr2012Nabil 2 months ago
thanks man, really helpful
GreekSugarBoii 2 months ago
Hey so @ 1:19 your feet are waaaaaay to wide, you need to check that because that may tear up your other muscles, such as hamstrings etc... just a suggestion you need to check that out man, i'd reference other videos on here
FYI1337 2 months ago
hands are wrong, and u should touch it to the ground for full extension, esp with a low ass weight like that
bord124 2 months ago
2:01 mr mendelbaum walks thru
edscottable 2 months ago
lmao 1 plate!1!!!
anonymous2dotO 2 months ago
1:52 that's the grandpa showedup :D
pataka81 2 months ago
Thanks for another great video coach hayward. I have a question, what if I have a mild case of lordosis? Should I continue heavy deadlifting? Also, will deadlift stunt your growth? Thanks!
graven101 2 months ago
@graven101 Ask a doctor, not a stranger on youtube. I repeat, don't seek medical advice from strangers on the internet.
titans091052 2 months ago
Im 15. Weigh 145. And stiffleg deadlift 325. If that normal? I also bench 225 for 7 reps. I squat 225 also. Please someone tell me if im doing well. I dont have many people to compare to where i live
Dericelas 3 months ago
@Dericelas You're 15, weigh 145 and you bench press the bar with two 45's on both sides? That barely seems normal. You're still developing and you should probably chill out. That or you're full of shit. But to answer your question you're doing well, but you're probably stunting your growth.
BallSnatchers 3 months ago
@BallSnatchers
He is not stunting his growth by lifting, that myth is just stupid. He should though, make sure he has good form and doesn't snap shit up, which at his young age can be even worse.
V4L3R102 3 months ago
@Dericelas very nice lifts, dude just keep doing what your doing. those numbers will continue to go up and you have a shit load of time to be a beast.
BLADE4ISHERE 2 months ago
@Dericelas very nice lifts, dude just keep doing what your doing. those numbers will continue to go up and you have a shit load of time to be a beast.
BLADE4ISHERE 2 months ago
@Dericelas benching 100kg at 15 thats fucking mad!!
Dennispkz 2 months ago
whats the difference between variation in the technique as far as muscles worked goes? like why would you do a sumo deadlift instead of the standard?
ndubb100 3 months ago
@ndubb100
The same muscles get worked, but just with different positions. Some guys are stronger with sumo, some are stronger with conventional, you have to try both and see what works best for you.
leemhayward 3 months ago
steve-o on roids !
NightManiacsInc 3 months ago
do you breath in or out when going back down for the deadlift?
MrLivetoCompete 3 months ago
@MrLivetoCompete (do you breath in or out when going back down for the deadlift?): You breathe in. It gets to feel quite natural to breathe out when you are lifting, and in when you return.
TheBlueFrog 3 months ago
@MrLivetoCompete
Generally you breath out when lifting and breath in when lowering.
leemhayward 3 months ago
Is this considered a compound exercise?
000Winter000 3 months ago
@000Winter000 (Is this considered a compound exercise?): Yes, it does not just focus on one muscle/group.
TheBlueFrog 3 months ago
@000Winter000
Yes, the deadlift is a compound exercise.
leemhayward 3 months ago
I noticed today that i can't do that "arch" in the back .... GOD ... I would give my left ball just to be able to do this srsly !!
Exorcized1 4 months ago
man your shoes in this vid are hilarious. you should definitely get some under armour ones
Meghster16 4 months ago
deadlifting while listening to Nirvana is always recommended!
gobo63 4 months ago
What up with the 10 on the side?
sspainhour15 4 months ago
I don't think I would play Nirvana in a gym as a working out song
WBored808 4 months ago
Thanks I've never mixed in dead lifts because of my form, I can definitely tell I'm doing them right, now.
frizzle2010 4 months ago
whenever i need to learn how to do something correctly weight lifting wise i search the exercise followed by leemhayward. thanks again mate
mroutdoorsmike 4 months ago
Are you canadian?
LittleWayneCarter619 4 months ago
so, ive heard alot about why you shouldnt lift with your back instead lift with your legs but to me that seems like defeatin the purpose of being a "back" excercise, what would you advise, concentrate on lifting with my back or use my legs more? thanks
ampa4president 4 months ago
@ampa4president
When you do the exercise right you'll feel it working right through your back, hips, glutes, and legs.
leemhayward 4 months ago 6
@ampa4president lol what the that wasnt a good answer on his behalf. you should be doing the movement with your hips while keeping your back stiff. The movement will be in your hips, knees and ankles. By keeping your back stiff and straight it strengthens your spinal erectors. Your spinal erectors are there to keep your back stable not to bend and flex. Also it works your traps near the top of the lift. Concentrate on the movement in your hips and keeping your back rigid.
bingbang3214 4 months ago
@ampa4president it's a core exercise, does everything. this is what makes you stronger and makes you lift more on the isolation exercises.
controllerbrain 3 months ago
NIRVANA
BassNM 4 months ago
i hear nirvana in the background.
chinesmenknowbest 4 months ago
Hahahaha old man comes in video like he bout to show u how to deadlift at his age XD
Starscream2315 4 months ago
Those calves are impressive.
batboyjhg 4 months ago
'In Bloom' by Nirvana is playing in the backround, wish my gym played some fucking good tunes once in a while.
goodfriend69 4 months ago
i have a bad back that can get sore really easyly if i mess up lifting anything more than maybe 30 or 40 pounds. any tips on how to get around that? ...besides lifting 29 pounds :P
MrKaelWilliams 5 months ago
This is most certainly not proper deadlift form.
bradbotham1 5 months ago
how many sets/reps should you do?
TheDannytheman12 5 months ago
@TheDannytheman12
It really depends on the program you are following and what you are training for. But generally deadlifts work better with multiple sets of lower reps. I actually have a video that covers some suggested rep ranges for all exercises, just search for "How Many Reps Should You Do To Build Muscle?" to see my video.
leemhayward 5 months ago
@leemhayward what does that help you with
NYC99507 3 months ago
I want to work out at this gym, they're playing nirvana!
AlphaGinga 5 months ago 2
how do you know that you are doing it with the proper form?
01coyote13 5 months ago in playlist DEADLIFT
@01coyote13
The best thing to do is video yourself so you can see your lifting from the 3rd person perspective.
leemhayward 5 months ago
So what is this, a back or a leg workout?
hoopz2598 5 months ago
@hoopz2598
The deadlift could be used with both a leg or back workout. The major muscles used are the spinal erectors, hips, glutes, and hamstrings.
leemhayward 5 months ago
@leemhayward when we lift for football my coach says on deadlift your suppose to get 90 degrees(knees)
rrchicken117 4 months ago
You're not supposed to rest the bar on the floor between lifts?
Sevexius 5 months ago
Great video. Thank you!
Ui2019 5 months ago
a muscular steva O
salamipolk 5 months ago 12
nirvana song playing in the background. HELL YEAH
lumos2maxima 5 months ago
You have to put the weight back on the ground with every rep.. Hence the term DEADlift..
U shouldn't be learning people how to do bad deadlifts.
rooztube 5 months ago
@rooztube u shouldnt be "teaching" people bad english either lol
Randcom 5 months ago
@Randcom Well I'm sorry. I can express myself pretty well in 4 languages, what about you? ;)
rooztube 5 months ago
Your videos have helped me a lot thanks!
AgJe123 5 months ago
I am Commander Shepard,
and this is my favorite gym on the Citadel.
axelnemeth 5 months ago
Are you an endomprph? my bodytype look similar to yours especially my calf which retains a lot of water.
Hope to get a responde from you thx :)
ttcin2u 5 months ago
When you do the dead lift you do most of the lifting with your arms or legs do you just pull up with your arms or whats going on there????????
Juancanumber7 5 months ago
Super helpful video. Thanks.
dee25157 5 months ago
he is doing too fast
SpaceMarine113 6 months ago
Thank bro, really helped
kkk666ize 6 months ago
@ leemhayward When ever I do deadlifts the back of my hip on my left side justed druing the lower back hurts...my max is 330 ... are my hips riseing to fast that iam stiff legging it or idk... plz help :(
vsallbutme 6 months ago
@seaweeds102 you are very welcome lol :p
VancouverPoland 6 months ago
you never mentioned to bring your hips and butt out. that's very important. i suppose you forgot because you've been a professional trainer for a long time.
OblivionChain 6 months ago
It looks like Steve-O doing deadlift :))
seaweeds102 6 months ago
@seaweeds102 ....yeah u r right..he is very alike....hahaha...nice catch...
G0BLIN1000 6 months ago
the guy wearing the cutoff tshirt in the background never does an exercise. He just walks back and fortht the whole video lol
jmatt21407 6 months ago
I'm 13, 203lbs of SOLID, DRUG-FREE STRENGTH and I can straight bar deadlift 700lbs RAW and STRICT with DIAMOND perfect form, no straps, no suit, NOTHING!
AndyHarglesis 6 months ago
@AndyHarglesis post a video or it didn't happen
vulva45 6 months ago 2
@AndyHarglesis
I'm 7 years old, 233lbs of SOLID, DRUG-FREE STRENGHT and I can straight bar deadlift 850lbs RAW and STRICT with DIAMOND perfect form, no straps, no suit, NOTHING!
Livenderrr 6 months ago
@Livenderrr
lol ok kid go back to call of duty and stop dreaming
illusiions3D 6 months ago
@Livenderrr
I´m 7 years old, 233lbs of SOLID, MUSCLE-FREE FAT and i can eat T-Bone steaks 850lbs RAW and SPICED with DIAMOND quality spices, no knife, no forks, NOTHING!
DeDuniel1 6 months ago
When ever I do deadlifts my back hurts...
sabrefan173 6 months ago
@sabrefan173
When you get pain it's usually from either poor form, a weak back, or both. My advice is to lighten up the weight and get your form down pat. Then gradually build back up in weight by increasing the weights by 5 pounds per week.
leemhayward 6 months ago 15
@sabrefan173 i have the exact same issue, and my form has been called impeccable.. i think its just a crap back =[
TheAmandakev 5 months ago
@sabrefan173 yeah your weight is prob to mush.. so get comfortable first and with form. then work your way back up. i had the same problem and this tip worked well for me.
Danielbaseball16 5 months ago
Some people have their hands between their legs instead of outside, can you speak to the difference? I would guess it forces a wider stance which hits glutes more but that's a shot in the dark
Ivereadaboutit 7 months ago
@Ivereadaboutit
Everyone is built differently, as you get more experienced you'll find your own personal groove where you feel the strongest. Me personally I'm stronger at conventional deadlifts than sumo, but some others maybe just the opposite.
leemhayward 7 months ago
thumbs up for nirvana playing in the backround
599kj 7 months ago
@599kj no one thumbed up ha ha ha
ladiesmen100 6 months ago
I wanted to see your form from the side angle, damit.. I look in the mirror and see my self from the front all the time..
PilotPicker 7 months ago
Hey Lee, just another quick question if you don't mind answering. Does it matter if my back is more 'upright' as opposed to being at the 'right angle' position. I've been experimenting with both ways, but just wondered whether one is safer. Both feel comfortable. Hope that makes sense. Thanks :)
PanterA1984 7 months ago
How much should a 15 year old BEGINNER deadlift an how many reps?
Austendude2 7 months ago
@Austendude2 Depends.
DelinquentRodent 7 months ago
@Austendude2
google starting strength my friend. Also do as much weight as you can for 5 reps with good form
FuriousPixel 7 months ago
put the weight down when youre deadlifting for christs sake...
Arrowpower 7 months ago 2
stop doing deadlifts for a moment and go show the kid behind you how to use that machine.
bigblue162 7 months ago
the ber?
thetobbit 7 months ago
sweet converses
ewlee101591 7 months ago
which of the dead lifts is recommended for someone with knee problems?
eironmyrholzen 7 months ago
@eironmyrholzen
Make sure to not lock out your knees!
92benno92 7 months ago
Is it normal to have my lower back aching as I do it? I'm trying the sumo deadlifts, keeping my back straight, chest out, head up etc... I only started doing deadlifts and I'm feeling aches on my lower back, and neck so I'm wondering whether this is normal or a sign I'm not doing it 100% properly.
PanterA1984 7 months ago
@PanterA1984
When you just start off it's normal to feel muscles working differently. But just keep your weights light and build up gradually. The more you do deadlifts the more you'll find your natural groove and your form will improve.
leemhayward 7 months ago 3
@leemhayward Yeah I'm starting off light. I found them easier to do the second time I did them, and my back ached much less post workout [and the next day], which is a good sign. Thanks Lee!
PanterA1984 7 months ago
@leemhayward Does the Deadlift hit your abs directly and can It give you great arm strength?
lordvoldemort578 7 months ago
nice shoes man. i always work out in converse all stars too
Hermit574 7 months ago
WTF! Steve O doing tutorial vids on YT?!
TaurusTunes 7 months ago
Thanks for the info mate!
Briggzy03 7 months ago
my friend you where a great help to me thank you very much.
animejoao 7 months ago
nirvana ftw
kyle110796 7 months ago
Perfect form on the lat pulldown at 2:45 lol FAIL
nycskater67 8 months ago 4
@nycskater67 I spend most of my time watching what's going on in the background of these video's -- that's where all the funny shit happens, like Mr. Rubberband on the lat pull down machine. LMAO!!!
Dayga 7 months ago
Guy walking by at 2:00 is a beast!!!! :D
VancouverPoland 8 months ago 149
@VancouverPoland Old guy is Ripped Van Winkle
Proud2BeAPirate 7 months ago
@VancouverPoland I KNEW as soon as I saw that dude in the video there'd be a comment about it with over 20 thumbs.
DelinquentRodent 7 months ago
@VancouverPoland ROTFLMFAO!
gabrielsansan 6 months ago
@VancouverPoland hahahahahahahahahahaha! That made my day ! :))haha
seaweeds102 6 months ago
@VancouverPoland lol
whymeproducz 4 months ago
@VancouverPoland lol i was expecting for some huge guy to walk by and then i see that old man lmao
NiceAndSmooth247 4 months ago
@VancouverPoland lolol
k1ngNash 4 months ago
never known a gym to play Nirvana. its usually dance electro shit down at my place
Takablike 8 months ago
so deadlifts are designed to target legs?
2010promotecheese 8 months ago
@2010promotecheese they are one of the few ways to safely target your lower back
liftlikeaman 8 months ago
I'm starting a 5x5 workout this summer, thanks alot man.
fumitoshisato 8 months ago
@absolutemonarchist
Watch Dead lift exercise-How to fix a common form mistake by elliot hulse uploaded by strengthcamp that should definitely help you
readyfowhateva1 8 months ago
how would you do it if your tall.? Im 6'3 and get it hard to do this.
MrTrx45o 8 months ago
@MrTrx45o height shouldn't be a problem if you nail down the technique. im 6'1, start off low, ass out and drive thru heals.
zdimdanz 8 months ago
i like the old guy with the handband @ 1:58
jcheung926 8 months ago
@jcheung926 looks like a towel+newspaper to me
aszenasi 8 months ago
Hi mate hows it going i was just wondering ive read alot about deadlifts. I read doing this excersise increases your overall body mass? is this true? and what are the actual muscles being worked when performing this excersise?. thanks
xllClouDllx 8 months ago
@xllClouDllx The whole of your posterior chain is worked so everything from ur neck down really, so when you do the deadlift, it hits the back, the lats, the quads, the glutes, the arms and forearms, and even the abs. This is why its such an overall mass builder because it hits so many muscle groups and by doing so it helps produce allot of anabolic hormones due to the increased stress on ur body
kenny01622 8 months ago
@kenny01622 Thanks bro was real helpful. gotta add this to my workouts :)
xllClouDllx 8 months ago
@kenny01622 For overall mass and strength does it matter if i go heavy or not? can they make me run faster If i do them explosively? and does it hit all of the muscles you mentioned equally or some more than others?
thank you
lordvoldemort578 7 months ago
@lordvoldemort578 To answer your question it primarily works your legs and back but is awesome for your all over physic because it puts allot of stress on all your muscles producing allot of anabolic hormones, and they would strengthen your legs, so make sure you do squats to increase dead lift weight, they would make your legs more powerful but not sure that would increase speed, it might help.
kenny01622 7 months ago
love how your showing how to do proper form and the guy in the background is doing lat pulldowns behind his head which as far as i know is a good way to add alot of unneeded strain
harryharryharold 8 months ago
I have a question: I noticed in all your variations you also used a bit of your legs to get the bar up, but when I do deadlifts, I do about 90Lbs plus the bar , and when i go up I keep my legs in the same position the whole time so im using my lower back for 100% of the workout. I've been doing this for a while and never had back problems, but shoud I use my legs also?
ironmaidenforlife123 8 months ago
This guy looks like a beefed up version of Steve-O
Anyway, thanks for making the vid :)
NosferatuRotterdam 8 months ago
All stars,nirvana,what a coincidence.
japasetelagoas 8 months ago
@ffanatic87 - Thanks, I found that video after I posted my original comment. BTW - Elliot knows his shit but he's not a 'cool dude'. I came to this conclusion after seeing numerous videos of him wearing 'Alex Jones' infowars T-shirts. In case you don't know, Alex Jones and his 'infowars' site promote 9/11 truth conspiracies. Not cool in my book nor to any one in their right mind in my opinion.
AbsoluteMonarchist 8 months ago
We use a different tipe of bar at my highskewl
xX2oscar2Xx 8 months ago
lol this is terrible form. Your feet are too narrow and your knees go outwards. Good luck trying that with some weight on the bar. Fail at making an instructional video when you don't even know how to do it
CrimsonJokes 9 months ago
@CrimsonJokes wheres your video on doing a proper deadlift. the man has been in bodybuilding competitions for a while as well as lifting for a while. hes a big guy and im pretty sure he knows what he is doing. so quit talking shit unless you have a video
goatkiller68 9 months ago
@goatkiller68 The guy's actually kind of right. Maybe it's the angle of the camera but his stance for conventional does look a little bit too narrow. I've been trained, and my mentality of how to place my feet is to imagine I'm doing a vertical jump. To generate the greatest amount of force that would be the most ideal stance if you really think about it. Also the bar should be lined up over the MIDDLE if your feet, not over the toes.
PowerF1tness 9 months ago
You should be pulling the bar with your back,and you should lower your shins to the bar.
oORlxOo 9 months ago
i need help, when i do deadlift. the bar touches my shins sometimes. What am I doing wrong, is it too heavy if thats the case what should i do to improve on that mistake?
flipbulance 9 months ago
Lee, which form do you recommend for building a stronger core?
32success1 9 months ago
Leemhayward may allah bless you my friend !!!
Great explanalation
Great video
doukkali125 9 months ago
This is a great vid for people startin out, but ive found once you get to higher weights you really need to drop that bar quick instead of slowly lettin it down like he does here (gets to your groin) and im not hating here, im a big fan of lee
iceHokie 9 months ago
im a pretty skinny guy, should I do more weight with less rep? or less weight and more rep?
fergusphone12 9 months ago
@fergusphone12
you should eat. then eat some more. then push iron, then eat, then sleep. and repeat.
DeepBickle 9 months ago 2
@DeepBickle what if u have plastic plates at the gym =P
muzimuzi 9 months ago
This is probably a stupid question, but doing a deadlift at 135, does that mean each plate is 135, or that the entire barbell weighs 135?
Aquablade5 10 months ago
@Aquablade5
When someone says they are lifting a certain weight it means the total of all the weight plates and the barbell added together.
leemhayward 10 months ago 13
@leemhayward - My shoulders roll forward when I deadlift and it hurts my rotator cuffs with all that weight pulling on my arms. It's probably due to my posture problem which I am currently doing exercises to correct but I want to keep deadlifting in the meantime. I'm pretty sure my form is okay apart from that. Any advice?
AbsoluteMonarchist 9 months ago
@AbsoluteMonarchist
If you look up and hold your head back that should prevent your shoulders from rolling forwards as you do the exercise.
leemhayward 9 months ago 2
@AbsoluteMonarchist you could also use a trap bar.
goatkiller68 9 months ago