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Deadlift day is my favorite day.
When my story came out in July of 2011, I said that I’m simply happier on days that I deadlift – and that holds true to this day. There’s really nothing more satisfying than picking up a ton of weight off the floor and holding it in your hands.
John Paul Sigmarsson, the Icelandic Strongman/Powerlifter once said (while deadlifting 1005 lbs), “There is no reason to be alive if you can’t do deadlift.”
Now, that may be a bit extreme, but deadlifting is truly a romantic lift.
On deadlift day, I don’t need assistance or a spotter – it’s just me, the barbell, and the weight. I love nothing more than to put my headphones in, put on a favorite playlist, and focus on nothing but me and that weight.
But even with so much going for it, many people are afraid of the deadlift and avoid it at all costs, citing fear of injury.
The deadlift is possibly the best exercise for building overall body strength.