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Hawk_Given
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170 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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Posted By: Impulse

Hawk is referring to deadlifting from blocks or another alternative would be to perform rack pulls.

Deadlift from blocks:

 

Alternatively, the Rack Pull:

 

Both emphasize the glutes and hamstrings moreso than the complete leg and low back due to the fact that you start higher up in the deadlift motion - it would help with lockout stick-points during the normal deadlift or better glute development if that is your goal.

Yes, Thanks Eric!!

MS Athlete BS, Medical Technology (ASCP) BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision I Give God all the glory! That is where I find true strength!
Pook
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36 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: March 3, 2014
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Posted By: Hawk_Given

Yes, Thanks Eric!!

thank you for both of you, Hawk_Given and Eric.

I'll definitely try rack pulls.

I've done deadlifts 3 times since I first posted. It was a little awkward at first but it got better now. I don't know how much I should deadlift. I'm still experimenting. Last time I deadlifted 60kg (excluding the bar. not sure how much the bar weighs. 15kg I guess) 4sets x 8reps. My grips gave out before my back. lol

I don't give up.
Hawk_Given
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170 Post(s)
170 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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Posted By: Pook

thank you for both of you, Hawk_Given and Eric.

I'll definitely try rack pulls.

I've done deadlifts 3 times since I first posted. It was a little awkward at first but it got better now. I don't know how much I should deadlift. I'm still experimenting. Last time I deadlifted 60kg (excluding the bar. not sure how much the bar weighs. 15kg I guess) 4sets x 8reps. My grips gave out before my back. lol

Great to hear! Olympic barbell typically weighs around 45lbs. I love deadlifts but now breaking myself from the Smith machine since that is all the 1st gym I went to had. Good luck with it!

MS Athlete BS, Medical Technology (ASCP) BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision I Give God all the glory! That is where I find true strength!
Pook
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36 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: March 3, 2014
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The bar in my gym doesn't look like it's 45lbs. It's pretty light but I may underestimate it. I'll check it tomorrow.

Fortunately, my gym has a smith machine, power rack, and squat rack (one each). My gym is not a hardcore bodybuilding type of gym. It's more like a stupid fancy gym but it's near my house. not my dream gym but good enough for me :)

I don't give up.
Hawk_Given
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170 Post(s)
170 Post(s) Gender: Male Goal: Gain Muscle Date Joined: November 11, 2013
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Posted By: Pook

The bar in my gym doesn't look like it's 45lbs. It's pretty light but I may underestimate it. I'll check it tomorrow.

Fortunately, my gym has a smith machine, power rack, and squat rack (one each). My gym is not a hardcore bodybuilding type of gym. It's more like a stupid fancy gym but it's near my house. not my dream gym but good enough for me :)

Better than nothing I know what you mean by the bar. I asked and they said about 45lbs and looked on internet. Curious, let me know what yours weighs and if it an olympic bb.

MS Athlete BS, Medical Technology (ASCP) BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision I Give God all the glory! That is where I find true strength!
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