[Andreus]

At the gym I see a few guys deadlifting now and then but they dont seem to lower the weight under control, like slowly. They more or less let the weight drop onto the floor. I lower it more slowly, taking the same time as I do to lift the weight. Whats the "normal" way of doing it? Does dropping the weight allow them to save energy for a few more reps?

[bbdude]

yes, it does... so they kinda cheat... but in contests u are allowed to just drop the weight on a 1 rep max...

[Mygeeto]

nah thats gay and personally i think its got potential for injury

[bbdude]

but u use the erectors more.. the problem is if u bend ur back too much doing them...

[Kommando]

Originally Posted by Mygeeto

nah thats gay and personally i think its got potential for injury

+1 !!

Deads are one movement that's a sure-fire way to F-up your back if you do it wrong, considering the normal associated poundage.

[kenney]

i lift it slowly and lower it slowly (approx 3-4 seconds) as far as im concerned, reps dont mean shit if you do the excercise wrong or too fast

[lil_big_junior]

good response kenney...deads just like any other exercise, u need to be in control of the weight at all times wether performing a rep or going back to base...whats the point in doing the exercise if u dont control it coming back down...if thats the case u mite aswell pack up ur backs n go home...

[lil_big_junior]

whoever said bbding ain't easy...well they arnt lying. lol

[bbdude]

i bet these guy that the threadstarter described had seen BigRon do it or something.. u know when he deads 800 lbs...

[lil_big_junior]

lol...well thats def acceptable...
excuse me guys while i put this car down. lmao

[Andreus]

Whilst on the subject of deadlifts should you be able to lift more weight doing regular deads rather than SLDL ? cos I cant lift diddlysquat if I use my legs but I seem to get on OK with SLDL