Denys Carthusian
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Question: I'd like to start adding barbell deadlifts (for general health goals not for competing) alongside S&S and was wondering what articles or tips anyone has for me or perhaps previous threads.
Maybe the daily dose deadlift is something for you!Question: I'd like to start adding barbell deadlifts (for general health goals not for competing) alongside S&S and was wondering what articles or tips anyone has for me or perhaps previous threads.
I loved it back in 2016 until my right leg gave out and I'm trying to ease my way back into it. I'll re-read those articles, but can't recall if it could be run beside S&S or not. For reference I'm well below Simple and I'm deadlifting 2 x 45 lb plates which, if my math is correct, is 130 lbs with a 7 ft 40 lb bar.Maybe the daily dose deadlift is something for you!
Yes, I think that's what I'm looking for. Just curious whether I do it before, after or in place of S&S on that day. As an experiment, I did one set of 5 yesterday but the rest periods in between reps were several hours (not kidding - it was GTG singles taken to the most ridiculous extreme) - took me awhile to get moving this morning but the amazing feeling this afternoon makes me think my nervous system needs this jolt periodically, just not sure on frequency.I would always have 1 deadlift day in my week regardless of what other lifting I’m doing. Keep it simple 2 sets of five or 3x3.
I would do at least one day start conservative and add 5 pounds each week and don’t struggle with the weight. If your focus is S&S then let that be your focus. Just keep your toe in the water so to speak with the deadlift.Yes, I think that's what I'm looking for. Just curious whether I do it before, after or in place of S&S on that day. As an experiment, I did one set of 5 yesterday but the rest periods in between reps were several hours (not kidding - it was GTG singles taken to the most ridiculous extreme) - took me awhile to get moving this morning but the amazing feeling this afternoon makes me think my nervous system needs this jolt periodically, just not sure on frequency.
Addendum: I've started binge listening/watching Dan John on YouTube and old podcasts and am trying to figure out how to extend the useful life of my 59 year old carcass. I've also been reflecting on that Type 2 muscle fiber and its metabolic benefits and a bioelectrical impedance test which shows that my mitochondrial function is below par and I'm not carrying as much muscle as I should (YMMV).
Anyways, barbell deadlifts (would consider trap bar too) and the zercher squat are 2 barbell exercises, along with curls that I think I should look at adding along with dips if my shoulders and sternum can stand it. But, one step at a time: I think deadlifts are my first order of business.
The same with zercher just do them both on the same day. You could do 2 sets of 5, 3x3, 3x8 etcYes, I think that's what I'm looking for. Just curious whether I do it before, after or in place of S&S on that day. As an experiment, I did one set of 5 yesterday but the rest periods in between reps were several hours (not kidding - it was GTG singles taken to the most ridiculous extreme) - took me awhile to get moving this morning but the amazing feeling this afternoon makes me think my nervous system needs this jolt periodically, just not sure on frequency.
Addendum: I've started binge listening/watching Dan John on YouTube and old podcasts and am trying to figure out how to extend the useful life of my 59 year old carcass. I've also been reflecting on that Type 2 muscle fiber and its metabolic benefits and a bioelectrical impedance test which shows that my mitochondrial function is below par and I'm not carrying as much muscle as I should (YMMV).
Anyways, barbell deadlifts (would consider trap bar too) and the zercher squat are 2 barbell exercises, along with curls that I think I should look at adding along with dips if my shoulders and sternum can stand it. But, one step at a time: I think deadlifts are my first order of business.
Yes, I'm very curious what the Minimum Effective Dose is but given my age (59) I'd rather do too little to start than too much. I also think my body responds positively to the bilateral demands of the deadlift, at least when not done every day.I would do at least one day start conservative and add 5 pounds each week and don’t struggle with the weight. If your focus is S&S then let that be your focus. Just keep your toe in the water so to speak with the deadlift.
So would I but everything feels good on me. The gym I go to has a USA powerlifting section so I’m sure I could get good instruction. I just I don’t believe it’s just picking up something heavy. To me it’s a very technical lift.I'd like to start adding barbell deadlifts (for general health goals
Do it in place of two handed swings one or two days a week.Just curious whether I do it before, after or in place of S&S on that day
I think the easiest way would be do to a couple of minimalist deadlifts on your last session of the week, possibly reducing your swing volume to 40-60 Swings that day. This article will help you here:Question: I'd like to start adding barbell deadlifts (for general health goals not for competing) alongside S&S and was wondering what articles or tips anyone has for me or perhaps previous threads.
Question: I'd like to start adding barbell deadlifts (for general health goals not for competing) alongside S&S and was wondering what articles or tips anyone has for me or perhaps previous threads.