It’s not uncommon for people to be scared of Deadlifts. There is a misconception that Deadlifting requires you to always lift as much weight as possible from the floor. While one could work up to that if they train properly, really, a deadlift is just a hip hinge while holding and lifting any weight. This could be as light as a sock to as heavy as 50 lbs bag of concrete or whatever weight you put on a barbell at the gym.
In future blogs, we will further break down the form, but for now, we simply share the importance of training these movements:
After watching this video, if you are still scared of these movements or aren’t quite sure how to work on them, schedule an appointment with us. Physical Therapy isn’t just for pain, it can help you improve your movement and exercise to help you avoid future pain!
Happy lifting and carrying!
Dr. Dane Happeny, PT, DPT, OCS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist
