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As somebody mentioned, it is not the exercise that causes the lower back pain; however it can cause more stress on it further especially if you have had a lower back and weak hamstrings to begin with. When the stiff-legged deadlift is used correctly, it can help benefit your lower back and hamstrings by effectively targeting them and growing them stronger in ...
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The concept of using bands and chains with any lift is to make the lift more difficult at lockout. That's fine if lockout is actually your sticking point, which is often the case if you use powerlifting gear like squat/deadlift suits or bench shirts.
For many people who don't use powerlifting gear, the most difficult part after getting the bar off the ...
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Using bands seems like a fine alternative, but it will never be the same as a barbell deadlift. Different exercises are different. For instance, one of the benefits of barbells is the ability to load the bar with a tremendous amount of weight. Overcoming this resistance requires enormous effort and a demand for proper alignment that cannot be replicated ...
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