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Not stupid no. But if you are getting issues with it then I'd be inclined to look at the situation and play around with sets/reps and your form.

I can't do much over 6 reps without aggravating my back problem.
 
iamtheoneneo said:
Deadlifts: Am I stupid trying to do 5X5 with them? Recently my lower back is starting to hurt (form no doubt) is it best/safe just to do one set of 5 as iv seen this being implemented in a lot of routines??
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You've seen a single set of 5 deadlifts in somebody's routine on here?

Unless they're training for something very specific, or are already awesome, then I doubt that very much.

If you're having problems, then it's because your form has problems.
 
Lower back problems in a deadlift is usually caused by 'pulling' the weight from the floor, rather than 'pushing' the weight away from the floor with your legs.
 
iamtheoneneo said:
course it is :p

ps. I seem to have issues on returning the weights to the floor not lifting them, Gonna have to watch more videos of correct form - because I still cant figure out what im doing wrong.
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You're lowering the weight with your back, rather than your hips.

I used to have problems with this, too. MAke sure you concentrate on keeping your shoulders and chin up as you fold from the hips.
 
mrthingyx said:
You've seen a single set of 5 deadlifts in somebody's routine on here?

Unless they're training for something very specific, or are already awesome, then I doubt that very much.

If you're having problems, then it's because your form has problems.
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Strong lifts 5x5 puts you down as doing 1x5 for dead lifts. No more, no less. People tend to go over/below it, but yeah, the official program says only one set of five reps.

But this will be a useful lesson on dead lifts, I should definitely check my form, considering the current lower back feeling.

kd
 
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King Damager said:
Strong lifts 5x5 puts you down as doing 1x5 for dead lifts. No more, no less. People tend to go over/below it, but yeah, the official program says only one set of five reps.

But this will be a useful lesson on dead lifts, I should definitely check my form, considering the current lower back feeling.

kd
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If that's the case, I stand corrected. I go off what I see on here...

That doesn't mean I think 1x5 is sensible, however. :)
 
My presumption was that because you've already busted your legs on Squats right before, at the heavier weights, people might struggle on DL?

God knows, I tend to just do 5x5 anyway...

kd
 
Begbie said:
Get outside!!!! You're ****ed when your half way in. You can stop but you still have to get back.

I've started mountain biking, which is awesome fun and good cardio.
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Not where I run. Work is on a circular road industrial estate (~1mile) and I run in even numebr circuits, so half way round is back at the office :D:D:D:D

Plus it's normally -49 up here with driving rain. Screw that :p
 
Our office is on a 1 mile round block also. I bought a bike with the intention of doing some laps.... hasn't happened.
 
Urgh, fail - got insane DOMS in my legs after squats yesterday - I've only had 4 weeks off squating (While finding a gym) - can hardly walk lol..., I even de-loaded quite a bit (didn't feel bad while doing them either)....
 
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