Proper Deadlift Technique - A Video

Deadlifts are my very favorite strength training exercise. They work so many different muscles throughout your entire body. I generally do deadlifts on my "back" day along with my other back exercises.

Here's a great video demonstrating proper technique of the conventional deadlift. Proper form is incredibly important. If you don't have correct form, you risk severe injury.

A Full Body Workout = Sore Muscles for Me!

Every once in awhile I like to a do a whole or full body workout consisting of exercises for arms, back & legs. I think this workout only took me about 25-30 minutes because I used weights that were somewhat heavy for me and I did my sets quickly to the point that I worked up a sweat during my first set of deadlifts.

I think maybe next week I'll post another picture of my progress so you can see that I'm not just talking about of my butt or making stuff up. :)

(the picture shown is from July 2008)

Here's the full body workout I did:

• 6 assisted pull ups. Try as I may, I cannot do a pull up on my own! I will do one someday. All by myself. I promise!
• 50# deadlifts - 3 sets x 12 repetitions each
• 50# bent over rows - 2 sets x 8 reps each and 1 set x 6 reps
• 20# preacher curls - 3 sets x 12 reps
• 25# tricep pushdowns - 3 sets x 12 reps
• 45# leg extensions - 3 sets x 12 reps
  

Sunday back workout

<---(This photo was taken just 4 weeks into my weight training program--9 weeks after I had my 2nd son [5/28/08]. I will be posting updated photos soon!)

I know, I know...I'm a couple days behind with posting my workouts--please excuse me.

I couldn't perform my back workout on Friday like I normally do because I stubbed my toe and was unable to wear my shoes comfortably. :( It's always good to switch it up anyway, but working out on a Sunday was not my favorite! My back is still a little sore today so I know I worked those muscles well-I love this feeling!

*Also, I should note that this was the first day I had taken Dren. Holy crap for energy! I noticed that my weight and reps were higher than last week and that makes me happy. :)

Deadlifts: 50# 1 set x 12 reps, 60# 1 set x 10 reps, 65# 1 set x 12 reps

Lat pulldowns: 45# 3 sets x 10 reps

Seated rows: 45# 1 set x 15 reps, 50# 1 set x 12 reps, 55# 1 set x 10 reps

Good mornings: 55# 3 sets x 12 reps

Back Workout - My favorite workout day!

Here is what I did for my last back workout:

Deadlifts - 55# 1 set x 10 reps, 60# 2 sets x 10 reps, 65# 1 set x 10 reps

Lat Pulldowns - 50# 1 set x 10 reps, 55# 1 set x 10 reps, 60# 1 set x 6 reps

Seated Rows - 45# 1 set x 10 reps, 50# 1 set x 10 reps, 55# 1 set x 10 reps

Goodmornings - 55# 3 sets x 10 reps

I love working out my back. They are always my favorite exercises to do.