Shirley Webb, 78, from Illinois, can deadlift 225 lbs. for three reps, as of 2016. If you’re elderly (65-plus), you should do deadlifts. Deadlifting is a compound (multi-joint) strength training exercise. When I [...]
There is a low back exercise that elderly people can do that will also significantly enhance their efficiency in daily living tasks. It is the deadlift. I have yet to see a personal trainer having [...]
You know it: You could be deadlifting so much more if it wasn't for that weak grip of yours. But don't despair because there ARE ways to get a stronger grip for this compound exercise. [...]
If you have elbow tendonitis, it can greatly interfere with the deadlift. The type of elbow tendonitis that I had is called medial epichondylitis (golfer’s elbow). Just a little gripping would aggravate it. My initial [...]
Don't Let Long Femurs Stop You from a Perfect Back Squat There's a HUGE issue in the strength training world with femur length. I'm a former personal trainer who has long femurs -- great for [...]
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