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Beginners to Exercise
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Pointers for straight leg dead lifts....

Rainnin81
Rainnin81
Posts: 118
Joined: 2005/05/20
United States
2005/06/20, 07:09 PM
I am attempting straight leg dead lifts tonight any pointers or tips for me?
A good starting weight you would reccomend for a beginning girl?
LOL! I guess I just need ya'll to wish me luck!
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2005/06/20, 07:23 PM
Do a fit buddy search - plenty of good previous discussions on deadlifts.

Good luck and congrats on your progress so far!

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gangstershoes
gangstershoes
Posts: 641
Joined: 2005/05/27
United States
2005/06/21, 11:30 AM
for a girl starting out, you might want to start with light dumbbells since the bar alone is 45lbs. Slowly work your way up, and pay close attention to your form.