Question about barbell for Beginner Deadlifter

[El_Mero_Mero]

I've never deadlifted in my life. I've read different versions of what is the right first approach though.

A.) Start off with the bar itself with no other weights attached

B.) Start off with the bar, but at least put 10 pound plates on each side so that I develop the proper form and motion while I'm first starting out (i.e. if I learned with just the bar first, and then got into habit of doing it with just the bar, my form might be messed up when I do add plates.)

What do y'all suggest?

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

@Mods please move to The Gym or delete so that I can post it there.

 

[NatiboyB]

I've never deadlifted in my life. I've read different versions of what is the right first approach though.

A.) Start off with the bar itself with no other weights attached

B.) Start off with the bar, but at least put 10 pound plates on each side so that I develop the proper form and motion while I'm first starting out (i.e. if I learned with just the bar first, and then got into habit of doing it with just the bar, my form might be messed up when I do add plates.)

What do y'all suggest?

Start with the bar first than transition to 95 and 135. Swolefessor on YouTube has some great tutorials.

 

[Mastamimd]

@The Butcher

 

[Mowgli]

Low weight high reps. Don't body yourself

 

[Treblemaka]

I suggest 25 plates if you've never done the exercise to work on form. I've had better results with the trapbar because it's harder for eff up your form. Only downside is you can't do wide stance/sumo deadlift

 

[Wiseborn]

Mero_Mero, post: 43193250, member: 2099"]I've never deadlifted in my life. I've read different versions of what is the right first approach though.

A.) Start off with the bar itself with no other weights attached

B.) Start off with the bar, but at least put 10 pound plates on each side so that I develop the proper form and motion while I'm first starting out (i.e. if I learned with just the bar first, and then got into habit of doing it with just the bar, my form might be messed up when I do add plates.)

What do y'all suggest?[/QUOTE]


I can't see how you'd have no plates on the bar, but I'd start with a ten KG bumper plate and I'd get stands to rest the weight on so you're not lifting it off the floor. That requires more strength especially since you;re probably lifting with your shoulders/arms and not your legs like you are supposed to.

If you're that weak racked good mornings and even squats using a smith machine (If they will even allow you to do this) a trap bar accomplishes the same thing as deadlifting with stands.

 

[Son Goku]

Low weight high reps. Don't body yourself

Wrong.

You should do low weight and low reps (def no more than 10 and preferably 5 or less) until you know what the hell you're doing.

Start with the bar first than transition to 95 and 135. Swolefessor on YouTube has some great tutorials.

Wrong. Deadlifting an empty bar is not the same from a bar path perspective. Trap Bar Deadlifts are not the same exercise: the loading/grip points are different, and even the stance at which you pull will be altered. Not saying it's not a valid exercise, just know it's not the same as a straight-bar pull.


@El_Mero_Mero Either start with 10 bumper plates or 25 pound bumper plates, whichever you have available. Adding plates to the bar changes your center of gravity (c.g.) both laterally and fore/aft.


Using hex plates (ones that have angles and aren't round) will probably screw you over until you're experienced enough to know how to roll.

We were pulling Saturday and the ladies pulled all hex plates (it was less than three on each side) but us dudes saw their setups and went like . We had them throw more bumpers before we went so that bytch could glide easier.

 

[MischievousMonkey]

Wrong.

You should do low weight and low reps (def no more than 10 and preferably 5 or less) until you know what the hell you're doing.




Wrong. Deadlifting an empty bar is not the same from a bar path perspective. Trap Bar Deadlifts are not the same exercise: the loading/grip points are different, and even the stance at which you pull will be altered. Not saying it's not a valid exercise, just know it's not the same as a straight-bar pull.


@El_Mero_Mero Either start with 10 bumper plates or 25 pound bumper plates, whichever you have available. Adding plates to the bar changes your center of gravity (c.g.) both laterally and fore/aft.


Using hex plates (ones that have angles and aren't round) will probably screw you over until you're experienced enough to know how to roll.

We were pulling Saturday and the ladies pulled all hex plates (it was less than three on each side) but us dudes saw their setups and went like . We had them throw more bumpers before we went so that bytch could glide easier.

 

[Son Goku]

Essential - Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

Deadlift is one of the easiest ways to fukk your shyt up

 

[big bun]

Welcome to Snap City…

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

This is the coli, so regardless of what’s safe or recommended, start of with the highest weight possible on the first day. It’s the coli way

 

[Suspicious Dingo]

Sidenote: what are your guys' thoughts on deadlifts with dumbells (when no bar is available)?

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

Appreciate the replies.

My plan was to start doing the deadlifts at home for light weight plates until I'm confident that I got proper form, and then continue doing them at home (i.e. buy heavier weights), or seek out the gym..