Deadlifts Are Dangerous (If You're Dumb)

The Fear Mongering

Chiropractors on TikTok love to say deadlifts break backs. They don't. *Bad* deadlifts break backs. Weak backs break backs.

Anti-Fragility

Your spine is designed to bear load. Progressive loading strengthens the discs and the muscles supporting them. The deadlift is the best exercise for bulletproofing your back against everyday injuries.

Ego Lifting

The danger comes when you round your back to lift 10lbs more than you should. Drop the ego, keep the form.

Technique First

Hinge at the hips. Brace the core. Engage the lats. If you can't maintain a neutral spine, the weight is too heavy. Simple.