Crossfit Deadlift WOD

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Deadlift CrossFit Workout Of The Day

We will be covering a CrossFit deadlift WOD in this article. The deadlift is one of the best compound exercises there is. When performing the deadlift for a CrossFit workout make sure you are focusing on your form or you will pay the price.

Remember when executed with proper form, the deadlift is one of the most efficient exercises for overloading your hip extension and developing a reliable and stable back. However, done incorrectly or programmed carelessly you could permanently damage your back for life.

If you are new to CrossFit, you are probably saying what the hell is a WOD. WOD is just an acronym that stands for workout of the day. Crossfit has a lot of weird terms, but you will pick up on them in no time.

For CrossFit, I believe you should stay away from the conventional deadlift in the beginning and use a variation deadlift movement instead. Personally, I think that the sumo deadlift variation is the best choice when working in a CrossFit box (box is just what CrossFit users calls their gym). The movement pattern of the sumo deadlift I find safer for high-intensity work than the conventional deadlift with less chance of strain to your lower back.

You need to remember that the deadlift is for gaining pull strength. Deadlifting will work for speed work, but building strength is what this exercise is for so slow down to the point where you can keep your form correct and do not bounce the weight. We call it the deadlift for a reason; the weight should be dead on the floor, so no using momentum to cheat.

Again the sumo deadlift variation is what I find best for high intensity if you do not agree then feel free to use the conventional form or a modification of your choosing. Just because the sumo is best for my routines does not mean you will feel the same way, and that is perfectly fine you should use whatever exercise movement feels the most comfortable to you.

Metcons and Deadlift

This is where you would use the touch and go deadlift. This is great only for advanced exercise routines. Well, performing metabolic conditioning(Metcons) with the deadlift someone should be observing your form the entire time. Since it is so easy for beginner / intermediate lifters to damage themselves, I am not going to go into further details in this article other than saying you need to get trained in person by a qualified coach.

You should be increase the weight fot the deadlift after each set. I cannot advise a load as we all have different fitness levels and me just picking a random weight without knowing your skill level is foolish. Remember choose a weight that challenges you but does not have your form break down.

• Beginner Crossfit Deadlift WOD

• Strength: 5×5 Deadlift
• 3 rounds of
• 250 M row
• 15 burpees

Deadlift Technique

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Sumo Deadlift Technique

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