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LWilson212 · 12-12-2007, 07:33 AM

I started Strength III and yesterday was my first deadlift workout. I had a lot of trouble with the snatch-grip deadlift off box. I used a step from the aerobics room with no risers under it. It seems like I can't get low enough to get the bar down to the floor without rounding my back at the bottom. I did the set of 6 with 135 pounds. Then for the set of 12, I used 115 pounds. Using the smaller plates made me have to get even lower. My back was killing me, midway between my waist and my shoulder blades.

Is this just muscle soreness/tension or am I hurting myself? By the time I finished the hanging ab raises, the pain was gone and I do not have any pain today.

I was thinking I should use a lower weight, but obiviously smaller plates will put the bar even lower.

I would like to do this exercise correctly and wondered if anyone has any tips or links.

Thanks,
Leah

12-12-2007, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
LWilson212 Short Man Magnet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PA Posts: 978 My Profile	Deadlift off box I started Strength III and yesterday was my first deadlift workout. I had a lot of trouble with the snatch-grip deadlift off box. I used a step from the aerobics room with no risers under it. It seems like I can't get low enough to get the bar down to the floor without rounding my back at the bottom. I did the set of 6 with 135 pounds. Then for the set of 12, I used 115 pounds. Using the smaller plates made me have to get even lower. My back was killing me, midway between my waist and my shoulder blades. Is this just muscle soreness/tension or am I hurting myself? By the time I finished the hanging ab raises, the pain was gone and I do not have any pain today. I was thinking I should use a lower weight, but obiviously smaller plates will put the bar even lower. I would like to do this exercise correctly and wondered if anyone has any tips or links. Thanks, Leah