Did some deadlifts today after getting my technique checked. This is a good exercise. Except, my legs are comparatively strong, and the limiting factor was hanging on to the bar. Did these with 70 lbs plus bar, 4 sets of 20 reps each. What gives? Are my forearms just sickly and in need of trashing?
Another question: what would be the rationale for doing a "Romanian deadlift" in addition to a standard D-L?
When you grip the bar, use an overhand/underhand grip. This helps to keep the bar from "rolling" out of your grip. Also, the more you do it, the stronger your grip will become. An easy way out would be to use lifting straps.
The Romanian deadlift is supposed to put more emphasis on your hamstrings, whereas traditional and sumo-style deadlift will pull your hips into it.
Did some deadlifts today after getting my technique checked. This is a good exercise. Except, my legs are comparatively strong, and the limiting factor was hanging on to the bar. Did these with 70 lbs plus bar, 4 sets of 20 reps each. What gives? Are my forearms just sickly and in need of trashing?
Another question: what would be the rationale for doing a "Romanian deadlift" in addition to a standard D-L?
When you grip the bar, use an overhand/underhand grip. This helps to keep the bar from "rolling" out of your grip. Also, the more you do it, the stronger your grip will become. An easy way out would be to use lifting straps.
The Romanian deadlift is supposed to put more emphasis on your hamstrings, whereas traditional and sumo-style deadlift will pull your hips into it.
