Today's Article "High Rep Deadlifts are Dead"

When done well, deadlifts are an awesome option for strengthening the lower back. I always say that they can either destroy your back or bulletproof it… The key is in the execution. Outside of that, I’m a huge fan of reverse hypers, back extensions (done to parallel, none of that huge arch trash), and 45-degree back extensions. RDLs are another good option, and glute exercises like hip thrusts are also going to help in that regard. I’m not a huge fan of good mornings - not because they’re an inherently bad exercise, but again, because the risk-reward isn’t all that great. If you do them front-loaded in a zercher position, I like that.

Another piece of the puzzle is core stability which can be done with anti-exercises (anti-extension, anti-rotation, and anti-lateral flexion) to resist excess movement at the lumbar spine. There have been a ton of good articles by a number of guys who go into detail on that.

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Appreciate that man. I’m really familiar with Lee’s work and love his stuff, but I haven’t linked up with him yet. Good reminder that I need to reach out!

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I appreciate your responses. Good to hear from the coaches and to discuss their work here.

@Charley_Gould I think it’s cool that you came in here to give context on your article and talk shop. Nicely done

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