Dead lift question.

Psychoholic · 04-11-2007, 02:53 AM

I was doing deadlifts today and I was having no problem pulling it from the floor for a good lock out. The problem I have is the let back down. Are you supposed to let it down slowly and super controlled, or does it really matter? The pull is fine, but letting it down almost hurts my back because i can't control it in the same way.

Thoughts?

**romanaz** · 04-11-2007, 03:08 AM

not super controlled, but don't bust the floor. If it hurts to set it back down, just drop it if you can.

**DJSTARER** · 04-11-2007, 04:27 AM

depends on goals.

**powerman2000** · 04-11-2007, 07:33 AM

If you can't maintain normal control on the way down then perhaps you should rethink doing them at all.

satyricon · 04-12-2007, 04:06 AM

putting the bar back down should not be difficult. use your hips for most of the work. if you have a platform or some pads (20x20 doubled up carpet pieces work well) you can drop the bar when you get to knee level but watch the shins if the bar come your way.you will gain more back strength in controlling the bar all the way down IMO. practice your form with a lighter wght til you get it dialed in.

**bubba g** · 04-12-2007, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychoholic

I was doing deadlifts today and I was having no problem pulling it from the floor for a good lock out. The problem I have is the let back down. Are you supposed to let it down slowly and super controlled, or does it really matter? The pull is fine, but letting it down almost hurts my back because i can't control it in the same way.

Thoughts?

are you remembering to keep your back arched when you put it down?

You should let it down pretty quickly though...

Psychoholic · 04-12-2007, 04:46 AM

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Next week I'll work on the descent a little more.

Dan · 04-15-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

If you can't maintain normal control on the way down then perhaps you should rethink doing them at all.

What he said....

If you are having that much trouble lower the weight...

**NYCmitch25** · 04-15-2007, 11:55 PM

make some noise but controlled...the initial pull is the intended purpose of deads

04-11-2007, 02:53 AM	#1
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04-11-2007, 04:27 AM	#3
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04-11-2007, 07:33 AM	#4
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04-12-2007, 04:46 AM	#7
Psychoholic IronMass Donator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 572 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 21	Thanks for all the feedback guys. Next week I'll work on the descent a little more. __________________ My IMPC Log: http://www.ironmass.com/f37/psychoho...log-13160.html

04-15-2007, 11:55 PM	#9
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,088 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	make some noise but controlled...the initial pull is the intended purpose of deads __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." - Rollins

04-12-2007, 04:06 AM	#5
satyricon Amateur Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 34 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	putting the bar back down should not be difficult. use your hips for most of the work. if you have a platform or some pads (20x20 doubled up carpet pieces work well) you can drop the bar when you get to knee level but watch the shins if the bar come your way.you will gain more back strength in controlling the bar all the way down IMO. practice your form with a lighter wght til you get it dialed in.

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