What happened to the deadlift? This used to be a staple exercise for all lifters, including bodybuilder types and athletes. Of course, this lift is essential for power lifters and typically they are the few that I see performing the deadlift in the gym. So why is this crucial exercise being excluded from training programs everywhere? There is a major risk factor, but only if you approach the exercise incorrectly. Its benefits when done correctly can result in some of the best strength gains for all exercisers.
The fitness industry is full of hype. Hype for the new, never seen, developed by the most brilliant minds to tone, tighten, and get you the body you’ve always wanted. Heard this before? Every few years a theme comes along and makes people believe this new workout regimen is the best and only way to workout. Almost all of these fads do not include the deadlift and just because we haven’t heard about it in years, doesn’t mean it is an obsolete exercise. In fact it is the best exercise to work the posterior chain muscles. Think of the major muscles on your backside: glutes, hamstrings, back. These will get a great workout along with the quads and stabilizer muscles (abdominal muscles, including the tva, and many more). Your back, especially erector spinae, will see major improvements in strength. In fact these are commonly weak muscles with many people. Considering how we live or I should say how we sit, deadlifts can be a great exercise to strengthen those underused muscles neglected in our daily life.
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Over the years, I have designed countless weight training programs for both new clients and ever progressing existing clients. A correctly designed program will play a major role for accelerated and continuous success. Figuring out where to start in the weight room however, is a tricky thing. Planning a detailed program takes in account the following factors: primary fitness goal, secondary goals, past and present injuries, weight training experience, overall fitness level, current fitness program, workout time commitment, and lifestyle. Within these lie sub-factors and on top of all this, you need to do a workout that is psychologically pleasing. Yes, it is overwhelming and confusing to think about every detail. Fortunately for most people, a simple, well rounded whole body workout is the best choice.
Ask yourself: How long has it been since I was on a consistent weight training program? If you are a starting, re-starting, or an inconsistent beginner-intermediate exerciser, then a whole body workout is ideal for you. If it has been 2 months or longer since you last consistently exercised with weights, then a whole body workout is a great place to start. |
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