Dead lifts, maybe I'm doing them wrong.

[bunnyfoofoo]

Deadlifts seem to really strain my hamstrings. Am I using too heavy a weight ? Am I doing them wrong ? I really concentrate on keeping my shoulders back and my back straight and I keep my knees slightly bent. My hanstrings are killing me, right above the back of my knees. Any tips/help would be appreciated !!!

 

[amyg]

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[lederr]

Also, try this link:

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[fit_fairy]

If you are doing Romanian deadlifts like Cathe does in her videos then yes your hammies should be sore. That's what they work the most, the posterior chain: lower back, some glutes and hammies. Too much soreness may indicate you might have overdone it a bit???

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[kathryn]

I'm wondering if it isn't a flexibility problem?
Try doing some extra hamstring stretches, and seated stretches with your knees straight, and see if that doesn't help some.