LadyFenix Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I tried deadlifting for the first time last week. I'm not entirely sure if I'm doing them right because the gym I'm using only has a big bench press machine and I can't remove the bar to set it on the ground, so the starting point is knee length. However, on my first week, I ended up lifting 160lbs. as my top weight. I decided to turn it into my set Monday along with a 5k run, so I'm only lifting once a week. This week, my heaviest weight was 260lbs. I'm a woman whose 5'4, so this is good right? Quote Level 20 Ranger Monk Str- 18, Dex-12, Sta-10, Con-23, Wis-88, Cha-47 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Battlelog Link to comment
LadyFenix Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Oh, I also weigh, around 185 for now, so the deadlift was well over my bodyweight. Quote Level 20 Ranger Monk Str- 18, Dex-12, Sta-10, Con-23, Wis-88, Cha-47 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Battlelog Link to comment
Rooks Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Yes. If it was a true deadlift those weights are very good. However, with not being able to go below your knees you're more doing Rack Pulls, and I have a feeling, the machine has the bar path locked in place (like a smith machine), so that will aid with the weight a bit. Don't get me wrong, for a first timer to even Rack Pull that much is pretty darn impressive. However, I'd really recommend switching over to doing dumbbells if you really don't have access to a free barbell (and if not, harass that gym owner to get one!) Quote Link to comment
XSanguinus Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Barbells are fairly affordable on Amazon. Check Craigslist for weight plates. Deadlift in the comfort of your own bedroom, backyard, basement, whatever. Quote Link to comment
LadyFenix Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Yes. If it was a true deadlift those weights are very good. However, with not being able to go below your knees you're more doing Rack Pulls, and I have a feeling, the machine has the bar path locked in place (like a smith machine), so that will aid with the weight a bit. Don't get me wrong, for a first timer to even Rack Pull that much is pretty darn impressive. However, I'd really recommend switching over to doing dumbbells if you really don't have access to a free barbell (and if not, harass that gym owner to get one!) So I found a new machine to simulate deadlifts, (still no proper bar at my gym). Now I'm lifting from mid-calf level. Are those deadlifts or still rack pulls? Quote Level 20 Ranger Monk Str- 18, Dex-12, Sta-10, Con-23, Wis-88, Cha-47 "Not all who wander are lost." "We Shall Not Practice Fear" Current Battlelog Link to comment
El Exorcisto Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Get a new gym... A Smith Machine is not a barbell, and leaves out all the really important buscles so you can focus on hurting the bigger but less important ones. Get a bar and plates, or find a proper gym. A gym with only a Smith Machine has no regard for your safety or making you stronger. Quote My training log Spoiler 2016 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (USS), April 16th Contest report 2015 Hudson Valley Strongman presents Lift for Autism (NAS), April 18th Contest report Eighth Annual Vis Vires Outdoor Strongman Competition (Unsanctioned), August 1st Contest report "What's the difference between an injury that you train around and an injury that you train through?" "A trip to the hospital" Link to comment
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