I recently lifted with Keith and we happened to hit back that day. Keith is currently doing a strength program, so most of his sessions consist the major lifts. For those of you who do not know what the major lifts are, they are bench press, squat, deadlift, and overhead press. These lifts are crucial to develop a well rounded body.
I haven't incorporated deadlifts into my training for a while, which I know is a huge mistake. It is always hard to try to incorporate a movement that is somewhat uncomfortable and unnatural. However, like squats, I have incorporated it into today's sessions. I know the movement will become easier throughout time and learning the technique. Honestly I hated squats and deadlift, but you need to learn to LOVE these lifts. Nothing will help you develop a more fundamentally sound body like these lifts. I have been killing myself with squats recently with tremendous growth resulting from it.
Practice makes perfect, don't be afraid of the unfamiliar and familiarize yourself with it!
Back
5 x 6-8 Deadlift
4 x 8 T-bar Rows
superset w/ 4 x 10 Iso-lat Pull-downs (underhand)
4 x 10 Lat Pulldowns
4 x 8 Hammer-strength Low Rows
The session was around 40 minutes. I decided to do a high volume vs low frequency workout because I myself am trying to bulk up, converting from hypertrophy to strength training. I am keeping the rest time to a minimum, trying to push my body's limit. I don't do enough cardio, so this keeps my heart rate elevated. My v-taper and lats are coming in well, but doing deadlifts really pointed out flaws within my training. It exposed my lower back, which will need better development to keep my core strong. It's always important to improve ourselves with these movements instead of avoiding them. Felt great afterwards, took an updated progression shot:
