Elevated dead lifts

[dss62467]

What gives? Why do the deadlifts in 4DS on an elevation? Cathe and the ladies only go down as far as the tops of their feet, so I don't see the point of it. Just extra equipment movement. Is there a reason?

 

[amyg]

The only thing I can think of is the size of the plates... if your plates are big, then the elevation gives enough room for your plates to go below your feet, if that makes sense.

 

[lala1]

Maybe I'm remembering them wrong, but I think that this deadlift starts at the bottom and moves up, rather than the reverse. If that is correct, it trains the hamstrings a little differently, and the elevation helps with this. I can't do them.

 

[endorphin_junkie]

Too funny Donna, you took the thought right out of my brain. I think this every time I do this workout. My hamstrings are crazy flexible and I don't go below the topper without feeling like form has gone to pot. If nothing else getting the topper out is a great stall tactic

Take Care
Laurie

 

[jamaicagirl]

I am not a fan of dead lifts. I dont know if I doing them wrong, but I have a hard time feeling anything on these.
I know I am new to these threads, but I have been a lurker for quite a while now. And I noticed Donna that we have not heard much from you - hope all is well with you!

 

[amyg]

Jamaicagirl- I'm not sure if you want advice, but check out this somewhat recent thread:
http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?...ic_id=81414&mesg_id=81414&listing_type=search

 

[jamaicagirl]

Thanks Amy! I think I keep my legs to straight and it feels more like a stretch then anything. I will try it correctly the next time. You guys are great!!!

 

[dss62467]

Yeah - everything is fine. I just get busy at work and don't get an opportunity to post. Thanks for asking!

 

[dss62467]

In 4DS, they start from the top. There is another workout where she elevates and starts from the floor, but I can't think of which one it is. Maybe Butts & Guts. Oh well....I'm doing them on the floor because it's too much taking my step apart and getting it back together. 30 seconds is 30 seconds!

 

[cheval]

I do the elevated dead lifts in 4DS. I don't bother to take my step height down. I just step up and do the dead lifts on my tall step. For me, I've found it's a mental thing to do them elevated rather than on the floor. I go down farther when elevated, even though I'm not going below the level of the step. Also, when my toes are hanging slightly over the side of the step, I really put the weight in my heels where it should be.

April

 

[kathryn]

I think the elevation is just useful for those with the flexibility to go down far enough with good form so that the weights would hit the floor otherwise. And I would be concerned that the elevation would encourage some who don't have the flexibility to go down too far and round their back in the process.