Question

Using the muscles of the lower back, explain how an individual may suffer from a back injury when doing a dead lift. What muscles are used when doing a dead lift exercise.

Answer 1

When executed properly, deadlift exrecise improves the strength of back muscles and involves more muscles than any other weightlifting exercises, but, when exceuted improperly, puts excess stress on lower back leading to strains and sprains. Strains occur when lower back muscle fibres are excessively stretched or torn. Sprains occur when ligaments are torn. Both injuries can result in intense lower back pain, muscle stiffness, spasms, etc.

Major muscles used during deadlift exercise are:

• Gluteus maximus
• Quadriceps femoris
• Hamstrings
• Erector spinae