Deadlift confusion?

[Doberman]

Hello,

Iv'e been doing the deadlift by using my arms to pull the weight up as I stand up.However today a guy at the gym told me that you shouldent pull at all and that you basically just stand up while holding the bar so the arms dont come into play? Can someone confirm for me which way is correct?

Thank's

[Papi93]

Hello,

Iv'e been doing the deadlift by using my arms to pull the weight up as I stand up.However today a guy at the gym told me that you shouldent pull at all and that you basically just stand up while holding the bar so the arms dont come into play? Can someone confirm for me which way is correct?

Thank's

He is correct.

[doby48]

Yep, what Papi said. Check out this URL for full explination http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...gDeadlift.html

[Papi93]

Here's a sample of a traditional deadlift:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/deadlift.htm

[doby48]

Here's a sample of a traditional deadlift:

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/deadlift.htm

Thanks for posting that link Papi, I was going to post links to both but couldn't find a good example of the traditional

[Doberman]

Thanks no pulling it is then

[keth'naab]

doby, is that you in your avatar?

if so, f'ing impressive! *thumbs up*

[doby48]

doby, is that you in your avatar?

if so, f'ing impressive! *thumbs up*

Yep thats me... thanks!

[Papi93]

Thanks for posting that link Papi, I was going to post links to both but couldn't find a good example of the traditional

It's good to have a female member contributing here. There hasn't been many in the past.