Platform/Block Deadlifts as related to shoulder / lower back problems?

[spectralshadow]

Has anyone gotten any info/experience on the adverse effects of doing block deadlifts with moderate weight [250+lbs]?

I've tried googling the exercise, but the most I've gotten on most websites is "is great to use to improve ROM for deadlifting in competition."

[rinse]

What are you talking about?

[Illinimeats]

I've done platform DL, very humbling exercise. I've never had any problems, but I only stand on a 21/2inch platform. I think if you stood on a higher platform you could run into some problems.

Illinimeats

[spectralshadow]

The guys I work out with use a 4-4.5 inch block. The bar is just barely high enough to get your feet under.

I was just wondering, because one of my friends had mentioned that block DLs could attribute or cause injuries in those two regions easier than a flat DL would. I just wanted to see if anyone had any knowledge of it.

[Illinimeats]

I got the idea from a past issue of PLUSA; I think the article was publish within the last year or the last 18 months.

Illinimeats