"i dont do deads on back day, it works the legs too much*

**dirtball_619** · 10-13-2007, 02:08 AM

is this true a buddy of mine "certified trainer" at la fitness. basically all u need is a pulse to be a trainer there. he said it works the legs too much. ive always done deads on back day cuz thats pretty much all i focus my energy through is by back in that lift, maybe alittle legs but not much.

**Ejuicer** · 10-13-2007, 06:31 AM

I would keep it with back day. It does work your legs a decent amount but your legs are a large muscle group and can handle handle a little extra work on a back day as well. Keep in mind you're not going to work them that much either if you're only doing 3-5 sets, or however many deadlift sets you do on back day.
Also if you were to put deadlifts, squats and/or leg press together it would make for a very exhausting work out that wouldn't allow you to put in maximal effort.

**dwaynewade** · 10-13-2007, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Ejuicer

I would keep it with back day. It does work your legs a decent amount but your legs are a large muscle group and can handle handle a little extra work on a back day as well. Keep in mind you're not going to work them that much either if you're only doing 3-5 sets, or however many deadlift sets you do on back day.
Also if you were to put deadlifts, squats and/or leg press together it would make for a very exhausting work out that wouldn't allow you to put in maximal effort.

DITTO

**number twelve** · 10-13-2007, 03:19 PM

e juice is right

**IronReload04** · 10-13-2007, 03:28 PM

for sure keeep it on back day.....deads absolutely fry the rear delts, trapz, lats, shoulders,

basically, that is going to make it very difficult doing upper body pressing, or upper back pulling during the week.

ya, deads, do hit the legs a little, but not something the average person cant recover from in 1-2 days....they dont hit em "that hard"

**scottish** · 10-13-2007, 03:31 PM

Depends on if your BB or PL. If PL do your deads on squat day. If BB keep them on back day.

**sonnygll** · 10-14-2007, 12:24 AM

deads can go with legs if you do legs after back. You can also split legs up.

I personally do mid and upper back on 1 day, and I put lower back with hamstrings. They are both part of the posterior chain and go together much better. Delts and traps are used as stabilizers, but that's ok as long as you do back beforehand.

To increase the effect of deads on legs, you can use all 25 lbs plates so it is lower to the ground. This will increase your strength breaking the weight off the floor, and it works legs more. I use the technique with sumo stance to get inner thighs.

**weeman001** · 10-14-2007, 10:58 AM

i always do DL with back, i personally cant do deads after legs b/c my legs are so shot. only once and a while will i be a little sore after deads, but thats only for a day or so in my hams.

i think deads on leg day would be too much... basicly what ejuicer said.

**H20Crazy** · 10-15-2007, 12:31 PM

Legs demand such great attention and energy. Do you really want to do deads with legs when in reality legs are only a secondary muscle being worked? 86 the deads on leg days and implement an exercise that incorporates quads/hammys as the primary muscle being worked.

Personally, i go so far as to split up my quad and hammy days. I have never done them both on the same day...too demanding. I have found that for myself one of the muscles will not get an adequate workout (whichever one i do second).

Def stick with deads for back days....and ALLLLLWAYS wear a belt when deadlifting heavy weight....the pressure of too much heavy weight for a prolonged period of time WILL cause your a**ominal lining to expand, causing a 'growth gut' look.

**Ronnie Rowland** · 10-17-2007, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by scottish

Depends on if your BB or PL. If PL do your deads on squat day. If BB keep them on back day.

Exactly...

**Ronnie Rowland** · 10-17-2007, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by sonnygll

deads can go with legs if you do legs after back. You can also split legs up.

I personally do mid and upper back on 1 day, and I put lower back with hamstrings. They are both part of the posterior chain and go together much better. Delts and traps are used as stabilizers, but that's ok as long as you do back beforehand.

To increase the effect of deads on legs, you can use all 25 lbs plates so it is lower to the ground. This will increase your strength breaking the weight off the floor, and it works legs more. I use the technique with sumo stance to get inner thighs.

Exactly! Done properly this is also a very good approach.

**the big lebowski** · 10-19-2007, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by H20Crazy

Legs demand such great attention and energy. Do you really want to do deads with legs when in reality legs are only a secondary muscle being worked? 86 the deads on leg days and implement an exercise that incorporates quads/hammys as the primary muscle being worked.

Personally, i go so far as to split up my quad and hammy days. I have never done them both on the same day...too demanding. I have found that for myself one of the muscles will not get an adequate workout (whichever one i do second).

Def stick with deads for back days....and ALLLLLWAYS wear a belt when deadlifting heavy weight....the pressure of too much heavy weight for a prolonged period of time WILL cause your a**ominal lining to expand, causing a 'growth gut' look.

wait wait wait, back up a sec. what is "growth gut" look

**sonnygll** · 10-19-2007, 03:16 AM

It is very large abs. You really have to be doing some serious weight to get it like a powerlifter though. However squats and deadlifts without a belt will keep you from getting that small waist extreme taper look. But I don't like that anyway. Plus I like to be strong in the abs and lower back.