Michael
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Post by Michael on Jul 21, 2004 8:22:26 GMT -5
Bent leg vs Straight leg deadlifts. It would seem to me that bent leg would be better for "leg" day and Straight leg would be better for "back" day. Is this correct? Is it ok to do both in the same week? (i.e do bent on Monday then straight on Thursday ) Thanks for any input.
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EricDonnelly
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Post by EricDonnelly on Jul 21, 2004 10:17:00 GMT -5
straight legs done with a moderate weight hit the hamstrings more and are more suited as a hamstring finisher on your leg day. The traditional deadlift is for total body development and stimulates overall growth much like the clean and press. doing both in one week should be fine since if you preform them correctly you shouldn't be over working your hams. hope this helps.
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Post by chris mason on Jul 21, 2004 18:43:41 GMT -5
You must be careful not to overtrain your lower back if you were to include both movements in your routine. I think it best you choose one.
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EricDonnelly
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Post by EricDonnelly on Jul 22, 2004 7:53:06 GMT -5
Another idea would be to either rotate them on a weekly basis or wear a belt doing the stiffs. I wear a belt when I do Bent Over Rows so I don't smoke my lower back for Good Mornings.
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Post by chris mason on Jul 22, 2004 10:00:22 GMT -5
Yep, that would be a good idea as well.
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Michael
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Post by Michael on Jul 23, 2004 7:59:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the input guys, I did know straight legs were for hamstrings, so I am not sure why I was confused.....a guess it was one of those senior moments LOL.. I like the suggestion of alternating weeks, thanks again
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 14, 2008 11:53:58 GMT -5
I do stiffs on leg day and bent leg on back day
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Post by mrky03 on May 14, 2008 15:04:12 GMT -5
I've been doing sldl on leg day and bent leg on back day for years but you have to be careful not to over fatigue your lower back. I'm just getting over a lower back problem that I believe was caused from over fatigue. I may not do them both in the same week in the future.
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Post by fit on May 14, 2008 20:37:32 GMT -5
Did you really just reply to a thread that 4 years old? #smileydidisaythat8ws#
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Post by mrky03 on May 15, 2008 15:57:36 GMT -5
Did you really just reply to a thread that 4 years old? #smileydidisaythat8ws# Haha, I wasn't paying attention! Its Randy's fault!! lol ;D
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 16, 2008 7:02:55 GMT -5
Did you really just reply to a thread that 4 years old? #smileydidisaythat8ws# Haha, I wasn't paying attention! Its Randy's fault!! lol ;D
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Post by Intensity on May 16, 2008 20:36:43 GMT -5
Haha, I wasn't paying attention! Its Randy's fault!! lol ;D Where and how did you find this thread Randy??? Hehe... at least, the guy who created the topic, Michael, has logged in here recently so maybe you wont have posted that for nothing ;D By the way, I always do deadlifts (stiffs and/or bent) on legs days... if not, my hamstrings are way too sore when it's time to train my legs a couple of days after the deadlifts.
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 17, 2008 10:50:24 GMT -5
Guys. It was at the top. I swear!
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Post by fit on May 17, 2008 11:10:54 GMT -5
;D
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Post by Maximum6 on May 19, 2008 0:23:32 GMT -5
I feel Straight leg affects the hamstrings much more than bent leg. However, I dont' do much straight legs. I do more bent legs because I can bend over much more. The ROM in straight leg is much shorter
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Post by beckie on May 20, 2008 3:45:31 GMT -5
I have the advantage of hypermobile joints so I find straight legs are more effective for me than bent legs. The bent legged variety somehow hurts my lower back more-go figure!
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Post by 1705total on May 26, 2008 19:37:37 GMT -5
I think the better question to ask is arched back or rounded back. Good article in powerlifting usa a few issues back about this. Basically the rounded back puts you in a stronger postion ie can lift more, however arch back is safer.
For bodybuilding purposes, I would suggest you inlcude both. Many worry about overtraining, but if you carefull you can intergrate both into your weekly routine. You may want to choose a heavy day and light day for each lift and then rotate them weekly.
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Post by mrbeefy on May 27, 2008 7:25:00 GMT -5
I concur with 1400.
In addition, keeping that arch type keeps your entire core tight too. Pull the bar down tight to your back, and keep your elbows down and tight too.
I just recently observed an experienced lifter doing a 3 rep set, and the first two were great. On the 3rd rep, he relaxed his arch, and I saw his entire body tweak to the left as he dropped the bar. He pulled his lower back, and was "benched" for a few weeks recovering.
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Post by gti steve on May 28, 2008 9:05:06 GMT -5
rounding the back is extremely dangerous in terms of sheer stability. not only is it unnatural, but instead of placing the emphasis of the deadlift on the legs and core, you are placing 300+ lbs DIRECTLY on the low-back.
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