Thursday, 1/18: I worked out today--did you?

[seemunkee]

Deadlifts 5X135,175,195,215

[meegbear]

1. Why yes. Yes I did.

Shoulders
Abs
30 mins glute program on elliptical stepper.

[Sparkly]

2. I did!

:hi:

[Longhorn]

3. Could you tell me how you do your deadlifts so I can see if I am doing them

correctly? I don't have free weights -- I have an exercise machine with a stack of weights and pulleys. Since the lower pulley attachment is a couple of inches off the floor, I had my husband cut me a board that is about two inches thick that I can stand on to get more stretch. But what is the proper stance? Should I bend my knees to save my back? Could you talk me through it?

Thanks! :hi:

[seemunkee]

4. There is a stiff legged deadlift but the normal type is with knees bent

http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/ErectorSpinae/BBDeadlift.html
Notice that the back is staight with a slight arch to it. Head is up, don't look down. Arms are straight.
There are two different stances. Conventional and Sumo, both work well. The Sumo seems to be gaining with the powerlifters. The main difference between them is arms inside the knees or outside.
I have done stiff legged deadlifts as a prep to the start of a new program, but I don't know enough to tell you the right way and not mess up your back.

[Longhorn]

5. Oh, this helps a lot!

Thanks! I was bending my knees just enough to take the pressure off of my lower back but the video in your link shows a much better workout for my legs. I'll give it a try with my machine and see how it feels. :yourock:

[darkstar]

6. Yep...swimming

3400 yds, core set of 16x100 on 1:30

Glad I found this forum. Looking for others swimmer types. Need to shake up my workouts.

[flamingyouth]

7. Pilates day.

:hi: