tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post545118575905310686..comments2022-11-28T23:39:56.495-08:00Comments on Jeff Willet's Official Blog: Examining DeadliftsJeff Willethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-20924775454931917092010-04-27T10:39:58.312-07:002010-04-27T10:39:58.312-07:00There are 2 exercises that I prefer to use a belt ...There are 2 exercises that I prefer to use a belt for and that is squats and deadlifts. I feel I can execute both moves safer with a belt to keep my inner abdominal pressure high to support my back. Plus the belt gives me confidence on both lifts.<br /><br />For most lifts I would agree that you'd rather have your core work to stabilize the body but for squats and deads I like the belt.Jeff Willethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-37248843456485201582010-04-25T09:06:34.523-07:002010-04-25T09:06:34.523-07:00A long-awaited post!
Although I got a question, i...A long-awaited post!<br /><br />Although I got a question, it´s about the belt you wear in the picture. I´v been doing deadlift for a long time, and almost all the time I´v been doing it without the belt. But Iv been competing in powerlifting for some time ago and there you use the belt to help getting up more wieghts. And now to my question is it best for your back and muscular development to execute deadlift with or without the belt? If I use the belt I can handle more weight but maybe the back dont get the same workout?<br /><br />Thanks/ TallrothAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175367201018919209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-34178816425385259992010-04-22T03:16:49.620-07:002010-04-22T03:16:49.620-07:00Jaime - No problem starting with the bar an inch o...Jaime - No problem starting with the bar an inch or 2 higher.<br /><br />Shanx - Inverted or overhand grip is fine either way. I prefer overhand grip as to not place more stress on one bicep over the other and I use lifting straps to help grip.Jeff Willethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859035516008177213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743363034169506687.post-33194560385520292152010-04-20T06:58:44.306-07:002010-04-20T06:58:44.306-07:00I am a taller guy (6'3). If I rest barbell on ...I am a taller guy (6'3). If I rest barbell on floor when loaded with standard 45lb plates, it seems like I have to squat way down, below parallel, to get arms stiff and ready to lift. I recently started resting bar on some 25lb plates, thus raising the bar an inch or two. This feels more natural. Is this cheating or good form?Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783106439832818595noreply@blogger.com