Deadlift Risk vs Reward - is the Deadlift Safe?

[@thebarbellphysio]

The deadlift has been a hot topic lately, with some fitness coaches claiming that its risks outweigh the rewards. This conversation brings two important points to mind: AS A CULTURE, WE FEAR BACK PAIN TOO MUCH. While back pain can be life-altering for some, it has been heavily over-medicalized. The fear we’ve built around it isn’t helpful. The “done for life” comment in the attached video is a perfect example of how this fear is perpetuated. PEOPLE FOCUS TOO MUCH ON EXTREMES. Sure, an elite powerlifter chasing a world record places significant stress on their body. And yes, an elite marathoner often sacrifices aspects of general health to excel in their sport. But for the other 99% of us, pursuing a personal record (PR) in the deadlift or completing a marathon is far from dangerous. In fact, these goals can be incredibly rewarding. WHY DEADLIFTS DESERVE A PLACE IN YOUR TRAINING: 🔥 Few exercises target as many muscle groups as the deadlift. 💪 Few movements transfer so directly to real-life functional tasks. 💥 No other exercise builds confidence in your back’s resilience quite like the deadlift. A well-performed deadlift can not only strengthen your body but also help you move away from the “#glassback” mindset. Let’s stop fearing movement and start building strength.

[@TheDeeStain]

I agree with Mr Brown... who was a professional body builder. He is talking about progressive overloading deadlifts and he is completely right the rewards from it aren't worth the risk. Now does that mean it doesn't have any benefits? No but if you know anything about powerlifting or advanced lifting people get hurt all the time from deadlifting. All it takes is 1 poor lifting session... You can't expect to always do a lift with the best technique. If I have poor technique on bench 1 week its ok but on deadlifts its GG's.

[@thebarbellphysio]

read my pinned comment

[@Xizzy519]

Try cleans 😅

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

The guy talking is a bodybuilder. A bodybuilder really doesn't need deadlifts, they need isolation. I can get a stronger back on a roman chair with less possible injury. It sounds like you aren't much of a bodybuilding coach. This guys talking about 100s of pounds and your talking functional movement like kettlebell deadlifts which bodybuilding and functional training are completely different.

[@thebarbellphysio]

Sure - not the best for muscle building. But all the stuff he said was not accurate. "Who needs a strong back" - everyone.

[@stillwanna1]

What does build muscle to a drug free bodybuilder? 🐴

[@AngelLopez-tn8tv]

In all honesty deadlifts are unnecessary there is more effective and efficient exercises for your lower back and back in general

[@thebarbellphysio]

What exercises are more effective? For what goal?

[@christopherlydon-sr1gu]

Agreed. This a functional training coach trying to talk about bodybuilding. Two completely different things.