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Interview with Robert Oberst

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USMC RET.
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Was listening to an interview and Robert said unless you are training for deadlifting competition, it’s better to just skip this exercise all together. It’s not worth the risk reward. Doing core and regular back exercises is just as good long term. I have done deadlift for years and at my older age my back is killing me for a week. And I’m not lifting nearly as much on deadlifts. Is anyone on board with this or is this one man’s opinion. Cuz I’m kind of digging it. I still do a ton of pull-ups. Thoughts?
 
Pretty interesting, it’s always been drilled in my head that deadlifts are a staple excercise, I’ve been doing them 15+ years, luckily no back injuries, knock on wood
 
True. Humping hills and sand with a 70 pound ruck and 25 pounds of body armor and gear probably didn’t help. Either. 😂. Yates rows and pull-ups are great builders. Like I said. Getting old. I think I’m about the only one in my age group still over at the deadlift pit. 😂
 
That’s a heavy load, man. Man, the only things heavier than our gear was our emotional baggage. I started hitting the gym just to survive lol
 
I did 21 year in the Corps. My baggage makes me who I am. 😉
And the gym keeps me grounded. If I couldn’t work out I’m sure I’d be dust in a jar on a mantel. Or dump out on Camp Pendleton. 😅
 
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