Deadlift substitution?

[Cathlete79]

Cathe, I have spondylolisthesis, previous bulging discs, and sit at work all day. I was just in for a well check today and asked if I can do dead lifts, doc said no.......What exercise could I substitute for dead lifts? Anyone else have any advice? tia......

 

[Justinef]

good mornings? Basically putting a barbell on your shoulders and then bending forward. Or a bent leg deadlift. I'll post links when I'm at my computer.

 

[Justinef]

One of these may be more comfortable:
http://www.girlsgonestrong.com/4-kettlebell-deadlift-variations-you-should-be-doing/

Or if deadlifts are a complete no-no, how about hip thrusts?

 

[fit_fairy]

Something else to keep in mind is that it is quite possible that your doc is talking about traditional DLs which is just that dead lifting a weight from the floor. That is a no no for me, because of back surgery, but I can do the style that Cathe does in many of her workouts. I just have to be very careful with the amt of weight I use and also be sure to focus on using the legs and glutes to lift and not the back. I hope this makes sense.