Haha I get that’s a bit of an awkward activation 😂

@@StompItTutorials I just did it and like I assumed, my wife cried of laugh… after 15mn she asked me if it’s a real workout ? I said I don’t know, I saw that on KZfaq. So when she saw you, she laugh for an other 15mn… (she knows nothing about ski) 😏

Not sure whats the vibe at your gym, but most gym Ive been, most people just minding their own business, we all have objectives. For your wife... what kind of non supporting relationship is that 😂 I hope your kidding.

How you doing mate? /Jens

Agree deep stretching is a bad idea. Warming up/activation good idea.

I don’t believe there is a need for fear avoidance concerning the deadlift. Lower back problems are common; research shows that somewhat 80-90% of the population suffers at some point in life, regardless of whether they train. The deadlift is an excellent way to achieve total body strength and power. Moreover, it can increase connectivity through multiple muscle groups, which can help create better structures for handling forces and withstanding injury. The critical point is graded exposure, getting comfortable with the skill before loading excessively; we don’t learn to run before we can walk etc…

@@the-program Well i speak from experience from me and my partner slipping discs from deadlifting and spending every night with back pain. You keep doing but soon as you get injured, eventually, prepare for never being the same again. Your back and spine isn't worth the risk.

@@the-program Actually did mine twice. Once at 120 which put my out for the year, came back slowly, then did it again with only 50kg. Worse decision of my life doing that exercise again

@@dddboom It can happen for sure, but this is anecdotal and is not a prescription for general terms. Statistically, people are still better off doing deadlifts than not, and cases like yours are less common than you might think. In fact, back injuries are most common in those who are slightly overzealous with their limitations. But it seems like you are fixed on your opinion there. Since we include “personal anecdotal information” not indicative of a broader spectrum, I also have two herniated discs, L3 and L4, from picking up a concrete mixer in my early 20s. I have deadlifted for over 20 years, and at 44, my current standard for 6-8 reps is around 160kg, and I am doing just fine. It is my job as a healthcare provider to avoid the proliferation of the idea that something is bad for you when it is simply not true. This is critical, particularly in an age of misinformation and broad strokes. Unfortunately for you, the experience has left you worse off with a negative impression, but this is not the case for most people. I hope you are still staving off de-generation by some other means! All the best :)

If you deadlift with perfect form, there is a VERY, VERY low chance to get injured. So I assume your injuries came from sets near failure and form breakdown. I used to avoid the exercise but I did my research, and it is one of the best compound movements.