20 Rep Deadlift... When Did YOU Deadlift Your House?

The 20 rep deadlift is one of THE most effective ways of packing on some serious mass!

Can't squat? Well, THIS exercise just might be your muscle building solution!

20 Repetition Deadlifts Explained

20 repetition deadlifts are nothing new. In fact, like 20 rep squats before them, this way of training is old school as championed by the bodybuilders and strongmen of yesteryear.

Back in the day, some remarkable physiques were built using this tough but super-productive exercise including such names as Paul Anderson and Doug Hepburn

Indeed, so effective is this regimen, you can expect to lose fat, boost metabolism, get fit, AND achieve better health!

So what are 20 rep deadlifts and how do I do them?

The recipe, as with 20 rep squats, is deceptively simple. The classic method proposes the following:

• 20 repetition deadlifts
• 3 deep breaths between each repetition
• Add 5-10 lbs to your exercise bar each workout
• Drink 2 quarts of milk daily
• REST!

However, don't let the program's apparent simplicity fool you. 20 repetition deadlifts attacked properly will be the most CHALLENGING exercise regimen you will ever undertake!

Warning! 20 repetition deadlifts follow the same protocol as 20 repetition squats but with ONE vital distinction. NEVER train the deadlift exercise to failure. Why? Because the stresses placed onto the lower back when deadlifting are COLOSSAL, making the risk of injury to this delicate structure very real. Instead, show caution by keeping that final rep or two in your locker - your health and your safety is important!
For a SAFER alternative, try deadlifting with a hex bar or shrug bar! See York Int'l Multi Hex Dead Lift/Shrug Bar




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How 20 Rep Deadlifts Work

The program works its muscle building magic in a deceptively simple way. By exercising the largest muscle groups vigorously, the 20 rep protocol triggers a muscle building response...




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The hips and thighs are THE largest muscle groups. ANY effective routine MUST exercise these body parts!

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Further muscle building magic is achieved by:

• Deep breathing (this oxygenates the blood while inflating the lungs)...
• 5-10 lbs added to your bar (weight progression signals an adaptive muscle building response)...
• The consumption of milk (an excellent source of muscle building PROTEIN); and...
• REST (recuperation allows the body to grow).

Other benefits include a raised metabolism, which means you get to lose body fat!

However, for the regular guy this kind of training is sometimes TOO intense!

But there is good news. By adopting small changes into the training protocol, terrific gains can still be made!

Try this:


• Begin your 20 rep workout at 12 repetitions
• Add 2 more repetitions to your next workout
• Continue adding 2 more repetitions to your deadlift exercise until you reach 20
• Add 2-5 lbs to your bar
• Resume your workout at 12 repetitions!


Since fatigue is the 20 rep deadlift routine's enemy, these small changes can make the difference between failure and success. Try it.


Now what are you waiting for?

Go and DEADLIFT!!! ;-)















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