Differences Between Deadlifts. Try Them Both.

Watch the video, and you will see that although these movements are somewhat similar, they are very different. Because of the more concentrated feel of the stiff-legged deadlift, I will always do this exercise on the back end of a leg curl movement.  I feel that it is enough of a multi-joint movement to follow my concept of single joint/multi-joint supersets.

Because of the weight that can be lifted with the regular deadlift, as I said in the video, it will be hard to figure out where to put it in your workout.  Every muscle will be affected.  I never use it in a superset combo.  This is only me, and if you choose to superset it, you could go any one of these single joint movements into the deadlift...Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Calf Raise, Shrug (Bent Over or Upright), Straight Arm Pulldown, Back Extension, or even an Arm Curl.

Drawback is, you will already be pre-exhausted, and therefore not get the benefit of truly challenging yourself with an exercise that will allow you to use heavier weights, and tax your whole body. But, alot of times that is what people want to do, and that is OK. But if you want the greatest challenge, watch the video, and adhere to the format that I have suggested.

As I always said in my gym, "If you're soft, don't bother".

I am noticing alot more athletes following me.  You want the best in-season, anaerobic/aerobic/strength training workout that I can suggest?
Get some chains, get a bar, and get between 150-400 pounds of free weight.

Check out my chain flye/push video.  Do 3 combos to failure, rest 1:45-2:00 mins between sets.

Get those deadlifts going in the format that I have suggested, using 60%-80% of 1RM.  This will have to be determined, and don't let your hockey players sandbag it.  Trust me, they will.

If they haven't puked, now get the chain pull-ups going.  Check out my demos, taking 2:00-2:30 between sets.  Perform 3 sets.

This may be tough in-season, but if you have a weekend loaded schedule, you may be able to swing it on Mondays.  This should only take about 45 mins.  Make sure recovery time is there.