[RedwolfWV]

I'm having a problem with my right leg when I pull a deadlift. My best lift so far is 360 (2 reps) I just did it today. When I pull a heavy dead, my right quad gets "the shakes". It happens as I near the end of the lift. I was able to make it stop, but it sure is annoying. Is there something I'm doing wrong, or is this just part of getting stronger?

Thanks!

[Beelzebub]

i've gotten that a couple times in the past but never consistently enough to be considered a problem. i'll ask SB and see what he says.

[RedwolfWV]

Thanks man, 'preciate it!

[smeton_yea]

Going all the way to the top sometimes is a situation for me , like I'll be in half to THREE FOUTHS OF THE WAY UP and ill i wont be going up as fast as lighter weight and stick there for a moment then have to realy pull myself to the back arched position. any recommendations to over-come this situation?

It might have to be with getting better form but from what I see I do the form best possible. Im also ix foot three if this makes any difference. I dont think it should much at all , as Ive seen some mighty six foot three brutes do some heavy ass deads

[CRUNCH]

I can't squat anything over 500 because of that exact thing. My legs will go crazy at the top of the lift. Is kinda freaky. I've tried every different kind of shoes possible and even in just socks. Nothing helped. Never had a problem on deads though.

[RedwolfWV]

A buddy here at work suggested that I might be putting too much weight on the front part of my right foot. He said try to "dig my heel" into the deck. Sound like a possibility?

[CRUNCH]

Maybe...worth a shot at least.

[Sonny Crockett]

Driving your heels in the ground is good advice. This is the proper way to do the dead. Also get some flat shoes so you do not lean forward. Will make a difference with balance, your weight will go up.

As far as shaking, you mean as you are pulling then when you lock out it stops? This happens to me as I approach max weight sometimes, or course most of my body is shaking violently. (LOL) I don't think this is anything to worry about, Just make sure your form is good.

Looks like you will be pulling 400 pretty soon.

[RedwolfWV]

Thanks! 405 is my goal. I'm spending more time working on my quads right now trying to get them stronger, and dead lifting lighter weigh working on form. Thanks for the tip on shoes... I never thought of that. Any reccomendations on shoes?? Hate to be cheap, but price is key.

Yes.. the shaking stops when I lock out.

[Sonny Crockett]

Originally Posted by RedwolfWV

Thanks! 405 is my goal. I'm spending more time working on my quads right now trying to get them stronger, and dead lifting lighter weigh working on form. Thanks for the tip on shoes... I never thought of that. Any reccomendations on shoes?? Hate to be cheap, but price is key.

Yes.. the shaking stops when I lock out.

Wrestling shoes are the best, some prefer the foot slippers you can buy on PL websites. Any brand that fits your feet, not much difference if wrestling shoes for your purpose.

Quad strength will not play the major role in the dead if that's why you are concentrating on them.
If you pull conventional you will need core strength, especially posterior chain-low back, hips/glutes and most of all hamstrings. If you sumo more hip and glute strength vs hamstrings. Good accessory exercises depending are : reverse hyper, GM's, sled pulls, Glute/ham machine, SLDL, box squat, back squats, etc.

[smeton_yea]

Originally Posted by RedwolfWV

A buddy here at work suggested that I might be putting too much weight on the front part of my right foot. He said try to "dig my heel" into the deck. Sound like a possibility?

Yes

A little off subject but this guy dances like hes heavy on his feet




This guy dances light on his feet..He is either not flat footed or wearing good arched shoes.

[donk]

As far as shoes are concerned pick up a pair of Chucks Taylors. They run 30 bucks at like Footlocker. they are great for Squating and Deads.

Shaking on a Max Effort deadlift is nothing out of the ordinary as you get stronger the shaking will stop. Core strength is key.

[smeton_yea]

Originally Posted by Sonny Crockett

Wrestling shoes are the best, some prefer the foot slippers you can buy on PL websites. Any brand that fits your feet, not much difference if wrestling shoes for your purpose.

Quad strength will not play the major role in the dead if that's why you are concentrating on them.
If you pull conventional you will need core strength, especially posterior chain-low back, hips/glutes and most of all hamstrings. If you sumo more hip and glute strength vs hamstrings. Good accessory exercises depending are : reverse hyper, GM's, sled pulls, Glute/ham machine, SLDL, box squat, back squats, etc.

so flat shoes? What about house slippers, do these work decently as wrestling shoes?

any advantage over boots to shoes?

what would be best..house slippers, Sneakers, or boots?

Or should I just go get wrestling shoes that it makes that much of a difference in handling the weight?

[smeton_yea]

Originally Posted by donk

As far as shoes are concerned pick up a pair of Chucks Taylors. They run 30 bucks at like Footlocker. they are great for Squating and Deads.

Shaking on a Max Effort deadlift is nothing out of the ordinary as you get stronger the shaking will stop. Core strength is key.

Awesome !!!Thank you I didnt see this post before mine was posted I was bust still writing it. Ill use some of my Dads

[Beelzebub]

chucks.

[smeton_yea]

Did 365 very easliy without virtually no strain whatsoever yesterday. I did it in my Nike arched sneakers also. Next time Itll be 385. I am anabolic free, been for a eleven months,and proud to say this is my single highest dead.

did 350 four times when on Mohn(similar to anavar)