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I avoid deadlifts because I’m terrified of injuring my back. My lower back is weaker because I avoid deadlifts which makes it easier to injure my back. The cautious gym bro’s paradox.

2/2/26, 6:59 pm0 reposts7 likes

Scott Tolinski

@tolin.ski

2 Feb

Same. I just stick to high rep Romanians now.

Sam Selikoff

@samselikoff.com

2 Feb

Same, but a few years ago I moved to either trap bar (which doesn't go as far down) or rack pulls, and haven't had issues since. Have you tried either?

Chance

@chance.dev

2 Feb

Posting about this with an injured back fml