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    What kind of injury can happen from deadlifting?
    Krystle
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    The most likely scenario is injuring your back by lifting too much weight with improper form. It's also possible to strain a muscle in the back, arms or legs.
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    Can this help increase your vertical leap and posture?
    Krystle
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    Deadlifting strengthens the posterior chain, which may help with your vertical leap, but there are other, more dynamic strength exercises that are better for that, such as the power clean. Deadlifts also help strengthen the lower back, if done correctly, which may help with posture.
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    What workouts can increase deadlift?
    Community Answer
    Squatting, stairs, jump boxes, shrugs, shoulder complex sets, and any core exercises.
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    How many repetitions should I do?
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    Use a mixed grip and pyramid the weight, so you don't bounce the weight off the floor. Start off light and get heavier. You can start with 10 reps, go down to 8, then 6, then 4.
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    Do I need a belt to do deadlifts?
    Community Answer
    No, but a belt is definitely recommended for deadlifting.
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