I started a new routine about 5 weeks ago that was all free weights, no cables or machines. The results have been great. I've always done deadlifts sporadically, but have been doing them twice a week lately. Last nights workout was 495 for '9 reps across 3 sets, not God-like numbers, but decent.
Most "serious" lifters are really vocal about deadlifts being the king of exercises. I don't know... I feel like my deadlift gains don't translate to other exercises. When my barbell row increases, so do chinups and biceps exercises. When my shoulder press increases, so does chest. I noticed I was at a sticking point with deadlifts and I got past that sticking point by increasing my squat. I don't feel like deadlifts helped my squats.
Before starting this routine, I would notice that if I went a few workouts skipping deadlifts but getting in solid workouts on other exercises, my deadlift numbers stayed stable( I don't try to max out, my current of 495 for reps is the highest I've ever regularly lifted). If I focused on deadlifts for a few workouts, my chinup would feel weaker and I was handling less weight on barbell rows.
Anybody else feel like deadlifts are overrated, or at the very least, they aren't effective for you?
