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Originally Posted by missjane
You do NOT want to deadlift from the floor with 5 lb weights on the bar. You can, but you will be doing a deficit deadlift.
ETA: Hazel, see the deadlift thread in the FAQ and watch the video. You will see how the girls raised the bar to the appropriate height using the step risers.
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THIS interests me. I did deadlifts today for the first time in my life and I put a 5# plate on each end of the 45 # bar, for a total of 55#
The plates are like mini plates and I did have to bend so far over to do the lift. My form felt so funky and clunky with it. I just figured it was because I am such a newbie to it, and not used to what the proper feel is.
I did the two sets of 15, but it was a struggle. I don't seem to have injured myself, but you can bet my loins are evermore tight and sore.
I look forward to doing the deadlifts but I am worried about them because I dont' want to injure myself, and I know rookie mistakes can really cost you when dealing with things like that.