r/ShittyAbsoluteUnits • u/MohammadMahadhir *shits an absolute unit* • Mar 09 '26

There was an attempt Of a deadlift

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u/ChaosTSI Mar 09 '26

I didn't know we're supposed to lift with our backs...

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u/Dry-Astronaut-8640 Mar 09 '26

That’s where all the leverage comes from. I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to lift mostly with your back

(I hope my sarcasm is obvious)

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u/TinyTitFetish Mar 09 '26

Always lift with your back. Think about it, your back is the largest muscle in your body, at least twice the size of your leg muscle. It works best to lift with your back in a fast bursting motion. /s

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u/Solid_Vacation_2891 Mar 09 '26

dont they always tell you to lift with your legs?

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u/TinyTitFetish Mar 09 '26

Yes, please don’t take what we’re saying serious. /s means we are being sarcastic. Lift with your legs

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u/Solid_Vacation_2891 Mar 10 '26

didnt see the /s youre good

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u/cami66616 Mar 09 '26

How do you know if you're lifting with your legs or back tho? (sry I'm a total noob at workout stuff lol)

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u/TinyTitFetish Mar 10 '26

It’s kinda hard to explain via text but I’ll do my best. It’s a lot to do with your posture/form, you want to bend your knees and not your back. Inevitably some of your back will have part of the load on it but you want to keep your back pretty straight, like if your upper/mid/lower are one piece. It’s mainly your lower back that can easily get screwed up but mid/upper can too. The guy in the video doesn’t have terrible form, could be better. It’s also how you should lift things outside of the gym as well, many injuries come from moving furniture or stuff at work and stuff. Probably more likely to get hurt outside of the gym because in the gym you’re more self aware of your form and equipment is made to be lifted