I wanna do deadlifts!

[Buddy_Gecko]

Come on help me do some deadlifts. I am going to need a bar, weights and the proper technique. Anyone wanna help a gecko with possibly the greatest, most intensive and possibly simplest workout out there?

Excerpt from Bodybuilding.com

"Why Deadlift?

As mentioned, the benefits of deadlifting are many and varied. If you have not added it to your program yet, you probably will after learning of its amazing qualities. Indeed, deadlifting is advantageous because:
Minimum Equipment

It requires little in the way of equipment and preparation. A bar and the willingness to lift it are the only real requirements for a successful deadlift. Wraps are optional, and in many cases, not required.
Core Stability

It builds core stability. The deadlift directly targets all of the major muscle groups responsible for correct posture and core strength. Correct deadlifting technique enables one to hold their back straight when engaging in daily activities, due to its emphasis on maintaining a straight back throughout its movement.

The deadlift will also strengthen all the surrounding supporting muscles of the waist, backside, hips and, of course, lower back. Core strength is important in terms of maintaining ones balance, and weight transference (whether in sport or daily life).

More Muscles Worked

As mentioned, it works more muscles simultaneously than any other movement (yes, including even the beloved squat). The many muscles the deadlift targets will be discussed in the next section. The deadlift truly forces the whole body to grow.

Safety

It is relatively risk free and safe to perform. With the deadlift, there is no risk of getting pinned under a maximum lift (as with the squat and bench press), and provided form is correct, will not unduly stress any of the major joints.

Real Life Application

It has a real life application. Lifting objects from the ground, from a variety of angles, is enhanced through regular deadlifting. The real life functionality of the deadlift comes into play when one becomes strong enough to lift a heavy object (furniture for example), while decreasing the likelihood of injuring themselves.

Gripping Strength

It develops gripping strength. If done without wraps, the deadlift will strengthen the grip like no other movement due to the sheer weight involved (it is not uncommon for one to work up to 300+ pounds for repetitions).

True Measure Of Strength

It could be argued that, in a powerlifting context, the deadlift is a true measure of strength due to its lack of emphasis on various performance aids (suits etc). It also employs more muscle groups, and therefore could be deemed a better test of overall muscle strength.

Special Appeal

It has a special appeal. Simply picking a weight off the floor, and engaging all major muscle groups in the process, has a special primordial appeal - sort of like ripping a gigantic tree out of the ground. Standing and holding the massive weight also promotes a feeling of immense power

Cardio Respiratory Fitness

It helps to develop cardio respiratory fitness. Like the squat, deadlifts will severely tax the cardio respiratory system if done with enough intensity. This obviously has positive ramifications for cardiovascular health. In fact, high intensity deadlifts aerobically tax the body big time."

I am definitely a big fan of the exerciser, been able to max deadlift over 200 pounds. Just that living in an apartment far from a gym has cut back my ability to perform this heavenly lift. Do you have any suggestions or comments of alternate ways to excersise every muscle in the body, apart from doing a single excersise that targets a single muscle ad infinitum, (which to be honest takes too much time for us busy going furries am I right?)

[Star Wonder]

Heya! I thought you'd might like to throw in some bicycle reps in there! They are not on an actual bike (I don't know if you know what they are or not). But they work your core, legs, arms, shoulders, neck and buttocks all while laying down. I got a four pack in just a few weeks doing it just a few times a week and only about 2-3 reps of 15-50 (depending on my mood I would even go up to 300 reps which I know is silly but it felt great!) each time.

[Buddy_Gecko]

Heya! I thought you'd might like to throw in some bicycle reps in there! They are not on an actual bike (I don't know if you know what they are or not). But they work your core, legs, arms, shoulders, neck and buttocks all while laying down. I got a four pack in just a few weeks doing it just a few times a week and only about 2-3 reps of 15-50 (depending on my mood I would even go up to 300 reps which I know is silly but it felt great!) each time.

Oh oh! Is that the one where you lie on your back and kick the air in a circle hence its called 'bicycle'. I do those to mix up the crunches and the variances of planks.

(This is Jeff btw, from pathfinder hahaha)

[Star Wonder]

Oh oh! Is that the one where you lie on your back and kick the air in a circle hence its called 'bicycle'. I do those to mix up the crunches and the variances of planks.

(This is Jeff btw, from pathfinder hahaha)

Lmao! Hi Jeff!

Well you kick but you also put your opposite elbows to your knees with each rotation and work your whole body in a tiny, simple motion. I am constantly looking for a work out buddy because it's impossible for me to stick with it on my own.