Should The Deadlift Be Part Of Your Workout Program?
by Russ Howe
You're about to learn why discovering how to deadlift should be one of the first things on your list of goals in the gym. Truthfully, learning how to lose weight is tricky enough without being told you also need to avoid some of the biggest, most productive exercises in the gym, such as this one.
But is it really as dangerous as they say? Do the positives outweigh the negatives? Let's find out.
From bodybuilders and strength athletes who absolutely swear by it, to gyms which actually ban their members from performing it. You will encounter several different opinions on this exercise. In fact, the more people you ask, the more different opinions you will probably get. I:6:T
The reason many gyms ban the exercise is not because it's ineffective. It's as good as they come. However, so few people take the necessary time to learn the correct technique that it can become a major risk.
Getting this exercise wrong will cause pain like no other. Your lower back, legs and even your shoulders can be injured during this move, such is the wide variety of muscles that are used.
Of course, the counter argument which most seasoned veterans have to this is common sense. Why would you jump in to any exercise without knowing what you are doing? Why would you try to lift a heavy, challenging weight without first knowing the correct technique?
The two primary mistakes which are repeatedly made here are the error of squatting into each rep and the error of losing control of the weight due to poor grip strength. It is a completely different exercise to the back squat and when you see it performed correctly you will notice the great differences, but many people falsely mix the two moves together. Going too deep on this exercise will mean that you often don't come back up.
The potential gains you can make from doing the move correctly, however, far outweigh any risks.
This exercise is the ultimate test of human strength. It is the barometer from which our overall strength is measured. That's because it's the one move which utilizes the raw power within a vast number of different muscle groups. When you perfect your technique, this will become your heaviest lift in the gym.
Many people unwittingly tag this as a legs exercise. In fact, it's a full body move which also brings your abs, back and even forearms into play.
Even bodybuilding greats such a Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lour Ferrigno credit their massive back to years of performing this move.
So the reputation they have gained is somewhat unfair. You could say that the question which really needs to be asked is not should you use this exercise, but rather should you learn how to deadlift before you risk an injury. The answer, of course, is a resounding yes.
More details: You can learn the exact strategy demonstrating <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFRveZmZANU">how to deadlift</a> as well as easy but proven tips showing you <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oGRMaqPfdk">how to lose weight</a> straight from Russ Howe PTI, the UK's most watched source of personal training information online.
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