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straight leg deadlifts

olivia.russe Posts: 14 Joined: 2007/09/25	2007/10/07, 04:43 PM Ive begun my program (it rocks!) but can you substiute certain exercises? For example i have tried numberous times over time to do straight leg deadlifts correctly but i am worried about hurting my self...so i used the leg curl machine (where you lay on your stomach). Are machines less effective even if performed right? Q#2 For the sets, is the idea to increase your weight on the last set? thanks!!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/10/08, 08:16 AM The machine is isolating your hamstrings. Effective if that is your goal. The deadlift is working your spinal ercetors, your hamstrings, your calves, your abs, your arms/shoulders., your stabilizing muscles....pretty much your whole body. You will burn more calories and get better results with the compound movement. Are you working out at home or at a gym? There have been a lot of posts previously on how to deadlift - might even be one in the FAQs forum. Se if an y of those help. If you are working out at the gym, ask one of the trainers to show you proper form. Yes, increase your weight each set as the reps decrease. -------------- Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak. Thomas Carlyle
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/10/08, 11:50 AM If you are worried about hurting yourself you probably have too much weight. Drop the weight and focus on the form first.