I'm actually into bodybuilding but....

[TheBandit]

but, I'm 14, 5'10 and 190 pounds and have been thinking about starting deads, but dont know if I should. What do you guys think? Am I too young? I'm its ok, even though I'm into bodybuilding, will it help me work towards my mass gaining goals? Or can someone give me a explanation of the movement or a link to a site explaining it?

Thanks

 

[blood_drinker]

Yes, but be sure to use proper form.
www.ast-ss.com and visit the training exercise section.
Stiff legged deads are under the legs section.

 

[Exodus]

yes....but pay close attention to form......... get it down before you start with the weight

 

[The mann]

welcome.....true,learn proper form to advoid injury.

 

[b fold the truth]

Everyone should do deads...everyone.

B True

 

[The mann]

deads are awesome.just be sure you get form right to avoid injury

 

[PowFit]

Deadlifts are awesome. There is nothing like it. Works tons of muscles. I would not worry about the injury aspect of deadlifts as long as you are careful about form. And, at your age, I would stick to reps of 5-8. There is an issue with possible stunted bone growth. If you are still growing you should stick to higher reps. I could explain why if you are interested, but to make it short it could affect bone growth. As soon as your about 18 or so the sky is the limit.

Your into bodybuilding so you are going to be doing reps anyway. It is great for bulking up your gluts, hams, and back. Not to mention make you an all around bad ass..

 

[b fold the truth]

Sitting here watching a West Side tape...Louie Simmons just said about 10 times...you can not tell if a man is powerful by looking at him from the front. You can tell if he is powerful by looking at his calves, hams, glutes, erectors, rear delts, traps, etc.... Hmmm...and deads work all of these....seems like a given to me


B True

 

[Hannibal]

Sitting here watching a West Side tape...Louie Simmons just said about 10 times...you can not tell if a man is powerful by looking at him from the front. You can tell if he is powerful by looking at his calves, hams, glutes, erectors, rear delts, traps, etc.... Hmmm...and deads work all of these....seems like a given to me


B True

Well I finally got ya watchin the tapes. The squat workout tape is the best. The reaction video is great as well. The sled video sucks...don't bother.

Now I just have to get you on the box...squatting. All in time young grasshopper.

 

[Exodus]

hannibal.......im trying to be a young grasshopper myself............ tell me how i can get the tapes and learn more about Westside

 

[MadCow1]

Sitting here watching a West Side tape...Louie Simmons just said about 10 times...you can not tell if a man is powerful by looking at him from the front. You can tell if he is powerful by looking at his calves, hams, glutes, erectors, rear delts, traps, etc.... Hmmm...and deads work all of these....seems like a given to me


B True

So true.

I've grappled with tons of guys who have very developed arms and chests and can outbench me in a big way. It just doesn't seem to convert to functional strength.

Now take a guy with huge traps and a thick back. You'll find that everyone underestimates his functional strength. He may get out benched and out squated but this man is far more difficult to beat.

 

[Hannibal]

hannibal.......im trying to be a young grasshopper myself............ tell me how i can get the tapes and learn more about Westside

http://www.elitefitnesssystems.com

You can order all the tapes here. Just got the Seminar Video tapes...they are awesome. The only tape that I was not happy with was the Sled Video...someone outside of Westside did it and it wasn't very good...IMO

 

[Exodus]

thanks hannibal.......... you and bfold help a young guy out a lot

hey, check out the "stronger tricep" thread on this board...... you were the first person to reply to it..... check out what i put in last

it might make you feel good

 

[Zombie]

I will second the sled video sucks. That was the first video I bought from them and it was disapointing.

 

[Hannibal]

I will second the sled video sucks. That was the first video I bought from them and it was disapointing.

Well you started out on the wrong foot man. The Sled Video is the worst video...it wasn't even done by Westside. All of their videos are awesome. The reactive video is one of their newer ones and it has tons of valuable info...didn't think much of the flexability segment...but fast foward eliminates that. The seminar video is a must have if you cant afford to go to a seminar.

You bought the one bad apple in the basket. Sorry man.

 

[1-dawg]

Is this the sled video put out by Joe Kenn?? Just curious because the westside guys all say it is really informative -- hamemade as hell but informative. Dave Tate and Bob Youngs both told me they liked it.

 

[Hannibal]

Is this the sled video put out by Joe Kenn?? Just curious because the westside guys all say it is really informative -- hamemade as hell but informative. Dave Tate and Bob Youngs both told me they liked it.

Yeah thats the one. I personally hated it. Didn't really get anything out of it. However someone else might. I just think that if you are on a limited budget as far as training info goes...I would put the sled tape at the bottom of the list. The Reactive Video and The Seminar video are f/n awesome.

 

[1-dawg]

I haven't seen the reactive video yet but I have been to a couple of the seminars and they really kicked ass. Dave is one cool dude.

 

[Hannibal]

I haven't seen the reactive video yet but I have been to a couple of the seminars and they really kicked ass. Dave is one cool dude.

Yeah man. I'm tryin to go to the Aug 25th seminar in Columbus. There is a mastering the squat seminar the next day. Hell just walking in the door of Westside will probably put 50 pounds on my total.

 

[1-dawg]

I would hold off if you can because he is supposed to come down here in jan or march for a seminar.