Deadlifts/ partial deadlifts-back or lower body?

In article ,
Ray wrote:

> Should deadlifts or partial deadlifts form part of a back or lower
> body/leg workout?
>
> Thanks

It's almost a complete body workout in one move. <g>
I got sore glutes and traps from them.

I personally LOVE heavy deadlifting but cannot do them at the moment. I
miss them.
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In article ,
"Steve Freides" wrote:

> > I ought to start by mentioning that I am in my early sixties and
> > only started weight training about five years ago. Mainly to pass some
> > time in retirement. Rather to my surprise however I have bulked up
> > considerably and in terms of absolute strength as opposed to endurance
> > I feel that I am at least as strong as I have ever been.
>
> Congratulations to you. I'm in my early fifties and have only been
> doing this also for about the last five years.

It's never too late.

I'm learning that too.
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In article ,
Jason Earl wrote:

> > Yes I will think about that. But does 5/6 days per week allow for
> > adequate recovery? Even if you are exercising different muscle groups
> > there is likely to be some overlap? Doing say pull ups and chins will
> > involve some chest and shoulder work? I like the idea of a deadlift
> > only session as I really feel you get more bang per buck with
> > deadlifts, and I do find them somehow satisfying for want of a better
> > word.

Deadlifts are utterly soul satisfying.

>
> You can easily work out 5-6 days a week and make progress, but your
> workouts will have to change a bit. For example, you are currently
> doing 6x6 in the deadlift, and combining that with several other big
> movements. You can't workout like that every day and expect to survive
> without taking drugs .

<snicker>

DHEA helps, but I doubt it's enough...

Now that I'm seriously feeling so much better, I need to ask the Chiro'
about deadlifts.
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