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deadlifts Anonymous
hey /fit/ i've just started doing deadlifts, my lower back/legs feel fine but my neck is fuckin killing, is this because i havent gotten into good form yet or will i get used to it? and if i keep going the way i am could it damage my neck/spine in some way?
>> Anonymous
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It's because you have a weak neck...

Also, how much do you lift and what's your age.

I'm at 120kgs for 10 reps which is kind of pathetic tbh, mind you im 6"3 so I gotta lift higher.

Are your deadlifts stif legged or romanian?
>> Anonymous
>>356957
How old is that kid?
>> Anonymous
just turned 18, 6ft flat, weigh 63.7, lifting 67
>> Anonymous
>>356968
oops, and romanian
>> Anonymous
Look up the muscle groups used during the deadlift, make sure it's not traps that are sore and that it actually is your neck, ask a fitness trainer if your technique is correct (I work at a gym, and i've seen some pretty poor lifts). Make sure you're always looking forward or with your chin up.
I'm 20 btw, and i'm pretty sure with practice you'll be deadlifting more weight soon. How much you lift also depends on your grip, are you using a powerlifters grip? (One hand palm forward, one arm palm back?)
>>356962
Sorry man, no idea how old the kid is. Good example of poor form though. rounding his back like that... tsk tsk
>> Anonymous
>>356953
Also, at the end of the lift, make sure you don't hyperextend your back, that can cause your spine some serious crush damage and will pinch alot of the discs. Just make sure you keep your back straight during the whole lift, and let all the weight hang from your deltoids (basically kep your arms straight like a gorrillas). Other than that, your traps will take the grunt of the lift when your starting from the bottom. Not sure what else you could be doing wrong would have to watch your lift man
>> Anonymous
>>356991
both palms facing towards me, and nah its definately the back of my neck just under my skull.
thanks for the replies though guys