A Question for Deadlifters?

Lawstud

A Question for Deadlifters?

When I deadlift I replace the weight on the ground after each rep - Only for a split second. (Currently at 120kg)

However, I have noticed that some people do not replace the weight on the ground once they commence their set. I have seen others who let the weight slightly touch/skim the ground on each rep. But they don’t actually replace the weight on the ground. Put another way they don’t let the weight die, so to speak after each rep. I have tried this method and it seems slightly easier.

Given that the name of the exercise is the “Deadlift” surely the weight should be let die after each rep as otherwise you are not lifting a dead weight.

Is it not true that your body has to work harder when the weight is replaced and then lifted again on each rep as your whole body vacillates between concentric and eccentric contraction?

Put simply should you let the weight die after each rep?

Thanks.

d'Oracle

Lawstud wrote: »

A Question for Deadlifters?

When I deadlift I replace the weight on the ground after each rep - Only for a split second. (Currently at 120kg)

However, I have noticed that some people do not replace the weight on the ground once they commence their set. I have seen others who let the weight slightly touch/skim the ground on each rep. But they don’t actually replace the weight on the ground. Put another way they don’t let the weight die, so to speak after each rep. I have tried this method and it seems slightly easier.

Given that the name of the exercise is the “Deadlift” surely the weight should be let die after each rep as otherwise you are not lifting a dead weight.

Is it not true that your body has to work harder when the weight is replaced and then lifted again on each rep as your whole body vacillates between concentric and eccentric contraction?

Put simply should you let the weight die after each rep?

Thanks.

I agree OP.

And I have read a few things that would agree too.
I reckon probably the more experienced lifters would too.

TommyKnocker

I would always put the weight back on the floor between lifts, my reasons being

• It called a dead lift, which to me means lifting a dead not a moving weight.
• In competition it is a single lift

I am doing a 5x5 routine at present and I do 2 x 5 work sets on dead lift days. Each set is more like 5 individual lifts in quick succession.

Like you OP I have seen some folks who seem to bounce the weight off the floor and others who just allow the bar to go slightly below the knee.

I would also agree it is more strenuous when the weight is truly "dead" between lifts.


Best Regards,

M

InKonspikuou2

Yeah i always let it rest dead inbetween each rep. It's easier to just let it slightly touch the ground as i guess your momentum is carrying some of the weight on the way back up. I've noticed a lot of people that just seem to skim the ground or hoover above it and the movement always looks awkward. I tried it before just to see what difference it made and it was a lot easier. I'm not sure if it's a matter of right or wrong but i can imagine let it rest dead and then re-lift is more beneficial.

Transform

i use a touch and go method as i find and have found with clients that going completely dead causes them and me to have to reset the back, arms, chest on every rep.

Both methods work as long as you maintain good form i.e. straight back and hips/shoulders moving at same speed.

However, when lifting your best/heaviest do not expect your form to be 100% perfect.

BrianD3

I usually only lift singles (using a high % of my 1RM) in the deadlift. I used to do reps but was never fully satisfied with how they worked out. Whether I used the touch and go or dead stop method, my form would never be exactly the same on the 2nd and subsequent reps.

Doing singles only in the deadlift is a valid way of gaining strength. Not sure about size. Probably dependent on the number/volume of singles, the weight used, the recovery time between each single etc.

Canis Lupus

I always let the weight down fully and 'reset' my form for each lift.

randomguy88

Doing deadlifts in TF, Sandyford yesterday and I had to take roughly ten second breaks in between reps because the bar was so rough, my hands were killing me. I was even using chalk. Would I be better off lowering the weight and getting the 4 reps continuously?

Nate--IRL--

Canis Lupus wrote: »

I always let the weight down fully and 'reset' my form for each lift.

I'd fully de-weight, but I don't "reset" my form. I find that, for me, keeping to a rhythm helps me maintain the correct form throughout the movement.

If I do have to pause at all, during a set, I'll pause at the top of the movement.

Nate

Roper

The difference between both is negligible. I wouldn't worry about it. Do both and see which you prefer.

J-Fit

Thing to watch out for on the touch and go method is actually bouncing the weight so it makes it slightly easier. Try to avoid.