There are few better exercises than deadlifts when it comes to building size and strength. Let’s face facts, they work pretty much every muscle in the body. However, a common issue for many gym-goers is that they feel deadlifts in their arms. I mean, there are various areas of the body where you should feel … Read more
It sounds crazy to think that your hamstrings may still be sore after a week. We all experience muscle soreness, or DOMS, from time-to-time. But, there’s nothing worse than when this soreness seems to linger for more time than you would hope. This is especially true of the hamstrings, and it’s not unheard-of to still … Read more
Let’s face facts, deadlifts are tough. In fact, an intense deadlifts session could literally wipe you out for a few days. This being the case, does it make more sense to perform deadlifts at the end of your workout? Deadlifts are traditionally done at the beginning of a workout. The main reason for this is … Read more
Who’s asked, “Why Isn’t My Deadlift Going Up?” Deadlifts are typically viewed as one of the “Big 3” lifts, along with squats and bench press. Basically, if you want to get bigger and stronger you’ll typically perform these lifts on a regular basis. And realistically it’s the deadlift that allows you to lift the most … Read more
Who else wants to know, “Can I Do Deadlifts With a Rotator Cuff Injury?” An injury, any injury, is something that we all dread. There’s nothing worse than getting into a rhythm at the gym and then having your workouts cut short due to a strain, a sprain, a tear, or whatever else. More often … Read more
I’m sure you’ve noticed that the heaveier deadlifts get the more difficult it is to keep your back straight. And I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you just how dangerous “rounding your back” during deadlifts can be. Well, here’s the various reasons this occurs and what you should do to fix it. There … Read more
Surely I’m not the only one to experience sore quads after deadlifts? Deadlifts are probably one of the best strength exercises that you should be doing. Plus, they hit a huge number of muscle groups in the body. However, even though deadlifts are primarily a lower body exercise, they should be more taxing on the … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “Can I Just Bench Squat and Deadlift?” The “Big 3” are often viewed as the Holy Grail of workouts. You’ll always hear people telling you that if you want to get stronger then train squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. There will be others who will categorically state that you get jacked … Read more
If you’re going to get sore anywhere from deadlifts, your obliques would probably be the last place you’d think of. However, it’s actually far more common than you’d think. It is perfectly natural to get sore obliques after deadlifts, especially if you haven’t trained the movement in a while. The entire core works as a … Read more
Have you ever thought about perhaps replacing deadlifts with rack pulls? I think we can all agree that deadlifts are one of the best (if not “the best”) exercises for overall strength. That being said, deadlifts may not be for everyone. Rack pulls seem like a viable alternative, but can they replace deadlifts altogether? Let’s … Read more