Podcasts Health Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews Is Deadlifting Worth The Risk?

Is Deadlifting Worth The Risk?

Published: Oct. 25, 2021, 10 a.m.

I\u2019ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years.

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And that means I\u2019ve fielded a ton of questions.

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As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers.

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So, in this round, I answer the following question:

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  • Are deadlifts worth the risk?
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If you have a question you\u2019d like me to answer, leave a comment below or if you want a faster response, send an email to mike@muscleforlife.com.

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Timestamps

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5:22 - Are deadlifts a risky or dangerous exercise for your average lifter or lifestyle bodybuilder?

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10:52 - What\u2019s the best alternative to the conventional deadlift? Rack pulls.

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11:22 - Do deadlifts hurt your biceps?

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15:56 - Is deadlifting especially difficult to recover from? Is 3 sets too much?

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16:25 - What is CNS fatigue?

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18:42 - Why should you deadlift? What are the benefits of deadlifting?

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20:37 - Can deadlifts affect your hormones like testosterone?

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24:18 - Do you need to deadlift? Are deadlifts required?

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Mentioned on the Show:

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My New Book Muscle For Life: https://muscleforlifebook.com/

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Books by Mike Matthews: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/