Bruised shins after deadlifts...

[Pecs]

I love deadlifts as i really feel it in my back and it is my strongest exercise..........BUT i always get several bruises on both my shins especially when i go heavy (3 to 5 reps).

Its been going on quite a while and i was wondering if that is normal or am i doing the lift wrongly? I am 5'9 and am quite sure that i am lifting right. Should i go to the extend of wearing shin protectors/guards? I don't think bruising on the same spot every week is good for my shin.

or should i should be real HARDCORE and ignore it! 

[SF1900]

I have seen some powerlifters put tape on their shins or something

[Triple-H_2005]

Deal with it.  You're gonna get bruised if you're lifting heavy and keeping the bar close to your body.

I wish I only had bruises.  Bleeding and scarring here, bro.

Get used to it.

[temper35]

I love deadlifts as i really feel it in my back and it is my strongest exercise..........BUT i always get several bruises on both my shins especially when i go heavy (3 to 5 reps).

Its been going on quite a while and i was wondering if that is normal or am i doing the lift wrongly? I am 5'9 and am quite sure that i am lifting right. Should i go to the extend of wearing shin protectors/guards? I don't think bruising on the same spot every week is good for my shin.

When i should be real HARDCORE and ignore it! 

You could try not being a little bitch.

"Its been going on quite a while and i was wondering if that is normal or am i doing the lift wrongly? I am 5'9 and am quite sure that i am lifting right. "

Why are you wondering if you are doing it wrong if you are sure you are doing it right?

[PANDAEMONIUM]

Deal with it.  You're gonna get bruised if you're lifting heavy and keeping the bar close to your body.

I wish I only had bruises.  Bleeding and scarring here, bro.

Get used to it.

Well said.  But I think "pecs" is concerned about damaging "his" girly physique

[Pecs]

yeah...i guess it gets even worse for people will are over 6 feet tall. By the way i saw a clip of that castleberry guy deadlifting with a bar and curves away from the body in the middle that avoids contact with the body...but i guess that is too.....non'hardcore?

[Gym dude]

Try doing deadlifts with dumb bells . I do them when I train legs. I dont get bruised shins after doing deadlits with DB's

[gordiano]

Deal with it.  You're gonna get bruised if you're lifting heavy and keeping the bar close to your body.

I wish I only had bruises.  Bleeding and scarring here, bro.

Get used to it.

Exactly.


You could always wear thicker pants, which will help. But reality is, it's still gonna happen. Deal with it.....pretty legs are for women.

[Pecs]

welll............i am prepared for shots from you guys.....come on i am just asking you guys. okok i will get used to it......i

[JasonH]

I never have problems with my shins on deadlifts - it's when I end up dragging the bar across my knees that it starts to hurt. I love it.

[Sir William Idol]

I love deadlifts as i really feel it in my back and it is my strongest exercise..........BUT i always get several bruises on both my shins especially when i go heavy (3 to 5 reps).

Its been going on quite a while and i was wondering if that is normal or am i doing the lift wrongly? I am 5'9 and am quite sure that i am lifting right. Should i go to the extend of wearing shin protectors/guards? I don't think bruising on the same spot every week is good for my shin.

When i should be real HARDCORE and ignore it! 

this problem is easily solved by stepping over about a foot to one side or the other so your shins are lined up with smooth parts of the bar, and not the knurling.  be sure to alternate sides with each set though. good luck, let us know how it works out!

[jaejonna]

what poundages are we talking about 'pecs' ....how much wieght is causing your leg to bruise

[Pecs]

I am ok with it, it is just that sometimes my friends will be a little curious with those scars and bruises from middle of the shin up to the knees. Looks like i am muay thai fighter or someting...

[TooPowerful4u]

at least you dont have bruised knees like Squadfather

[PANDAEMONIUM]

I am ok with it, it is just that sometimes my friends will be a little curious with those scars and bruises from middle of the shin up to the knees. Looks like i am muay thai fighter or someting...

Why are your "friends" inspecting your legs so closely anyway?

[Pecs]

this problem is easily solved by stepping over about a foot to one side or the other so your shins are lined up with smooth parts of the bar, and not the knurling.  be sure to alternate sides with each set though. good luck, let us know how it works out!

Stepping a foot to one side??? What excatly do you mean?? i know about the smoothe parts of the bar but one foot to the side?? Won't that be unbalanced?

[Pecs]

what poundages are we talking about 'pecs' ....how much wieght is causing your leg to bruise

About 330lbs for 5....i know that is not impressive but it is heavy for me.

[jaejonna]

About 330lbs for 5....i know that is not impressive but it is heavy for me.

Look out Las Vegas... Mr Olympia is in the hizzzouse ...how bout grabbing two 160lbs dumbbells

[Sir William Idol]

Stepping a foot to one side??? What excatly do you mean?? i know about the smoothe parts of the bar but one foot to the side?? Won't that be unbalanced?

no, you're fine

[The Squadfather]

I love deadlifts as i really feel it in my back and it is my strongest exercise..........BUT i always get several bruises on both my shins especially when i go heavy (3 to 5 reps).

Its been going on quite a while and i was wondering if that is normal or am i doing the lift wrongly? I am 5'9 and am quite sure that i am lifting right. Should i go to the extend of wearing shin protectors/guards? I don't think bruising on the same spot every week is good for my shin.

When i should be real HARDCORE and ignore it! 

waaaaaaa!!!!! waaaaaaaaa!!!!! waaaaaaaaa!!!!!

[PANDAEMONIUM]

About 330lbs for 5....i know that is not impressive but it is heavy for me.

Tell you what tiny.  When you can deadlift 500 for 5, then you come talk to us.

[Pecs]

Tell you what tiny.  When you can deadlift 500 for 5, then you come talk to us.

OK...i know all of you are real strong and all.......but not everybody who trains wants to be a wsm or ronnie coleman.....

[PANDAEMONIUM]

OK...i know all of you are real strong and all.......

Don't get bitter that you have shitty genetics for strength.  Dig down deep, work hard, and maybe someday--SOMEDAY--you can deadlift a solid 385 for 5 reps.







 

[The Squadfather]

OK...i know all of you are real strong and all.......

have you ever seen a picture of Panda, "pecs"? the guy looks like he lifts the back end of Boeing 737's all day.

[Pecs]

Actually i have not really seen many people deadlifing real heavy in the flesh...  Does EVERYONE here all able to pull 400 plus for 5?? But then again...it is the internet.