Comments on: Deadlift – the complete exercise

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:26:58 +0000

Indeed! I waver between squat and deadlift as a favourite but there are times when the simplicity of the deadlift just beats everything else.

By: theoddbody

theoddbody — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:28:06 +0000

much prefer deadlifts to squats (as awesome as they are). can’t be scared of them, gotta attack those deadlifts cause they’re so prehistoric, haha

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By: MonkeyMan

MonkeyMan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:55:26 +0000

I’ve always preferred the deadlift over squats.
I just seem to be more in tune with that movement
for some reason.

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 09:38:38 +0000

Yeah, squats used to be my favourite but the deadlift has taken over!

By: MonkeyMan

MonkeyMan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 04:27:45 +0000

I am actually rediscovering the deadlift after
a time away from it. I think of all
exercises, it’s definitely my favorite!

By: Mister C

Mister C — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:16:22 +0000

Totally agree. I like to use them both in the same workout – they complement each other nicely. Finish with some pullups and dips, and job done!

By: gubernatrix

gubernatrix — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:44:37 +0000

The clean and press would indeed hit more muscles. However, the lift would have to be a lot lighter in order for you to get it over your head. So your legs and back would not get as good a workout, as they would be making allowances for your shoulders.

The heaviest lifts have a positive effect on the whole body, even if particular muscles are not recruited. So if, for example, I was to give up a 95kg deadlift for a 40kg clean and press, I would lose that kind of ‘brute force’ strength.

Clean and press is also a much more technical move, especially if you are going to do a heavy one. I’ve never attempted a heavy clean and press. My gym just isn’t set up for proper olympic lifting. So again, I’d have to compromise on weight lifted.

I like doing clean and press as a warm up for deadlifts though. I think both moves have their place but I wouldn’t necessarily substitute one for the other.

By: Mister C

Mister C — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:22:33 +0000

Great site Gubes!
I’m a relative newcomer to deadlifting, and think it’s a fantastic lift. Nothing like putting a load of plates on a bar and hefting it up. I’m just wondering if the clean & press doesn’t hit more muscles though, due to the overhead portion. Just a thought…