Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Rounding your spine mid-lift? That’s a shortcut to herniated discs and spinal strains, says sports medicine expert Dr. Stuart McGill.
Using a mixed grip with bent arms often tears the biceps—especially the supinated side. It’s a classic strongman injury, avoidable with strict form.
Locking knees too early during deadlifts puts shearing force on joints, risking meniscus damage and ligament sprains, per orthopedic injury reports.
Deadlifting with poor recovery builds up stress silently. Overuse injuries creep in over time, especially in the lumbar spine and knees.
Heavy bars and weak holds don’t mix. Dropping a loaded bar mid-rep isn’t just embarrassing—it can injure feet, shins, or training partners.
Incorrect posture and load angle during pulls can inflame shoulder joints, triggering impingement or rotator cuff irritation, say physios.
Jerking up the bar without engaging hips properly often overloads hamstrings. This can lead to tears or chronic tightness.
Already nursing a sore back? Deadlifting might turn minor pain into a serious spine issue—think bulging discs or vertebral fractures.
Ignoring core tension and spinal neutrality spikes disc pressure. Spinal discs, especially in the lumbar region, are vulnerable under load.