Why I Stopped Squatting and Deadlifting...

■ Instagram: @shredbundy / @Joe_delaneyy

00:00 Intro
00:52 Video Sponsor
02:26 Injuries
05:38 Squat Basic Mechanics
06:32 Squat Drawbacks
08:24 What I do instead of squats
09:09 Deadlift Basic Mechanics
11:18 Should you deadlift?
11:52 What I do instead of deadlifts
12:07 Closing Thoughts

[JoeDelaneyy]

Yo people - thought I would go through this as I've mentioned it previously and been asked a couple of times. As ever, don't do anything (or not do anything) just cos Joey D does (or doesn't). Enjoy, hit that thumbs up for me, and have yourselves a good day x

[randybobandy]

"Some say deadlifts are for leg day, other say they are for back day, I say they're for another day"
- Don M.

[valonkadriu]

I thought Kendall Jenner was brave when admitting to her temporary acne, but this is next level

[douglasschnabel]

The minimum goal for any exercise is to "do no harm." Injuries don't just take you out of training for awhile. They can turn into serious issues over time, especially as we age.

[michaelmacleod]

This is what maturity in the gym looks and sounds like. Trainers and practitioners could take a page or two from your book. I'm in the same boat as you and I prioritise those substitute movements instead of the DL & BS and funnily enough, when I do decide to Deadlift or Back Squat (Rarely) my numbers have always been the same if not better. Great video!

[ihateweetabix]

wow you're so brave. thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable xx

[Maino]

Sitting here in tears rn now fr. So brave. So vulnerable. So northern.

[aarondecker]

As someone who’s dealt with back issues, I found this to be a very informative video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[garystevens]

I’m an above the knee amputee, lost it at the age of 62 after having trained at that point for about 50. I squated, I deadlifted and achieved and maintained a strong back and good legs. After a month and a half in the hospital I was weak and could almost wrap my hands around my thigh. When I got a prosthesis, I could do squats, but not heavy or deep because of the socket on my prosthesis. Same with dead lifts. So I switched to leg press and leg curls and my leg soon returned to its previous size. Seated pulley rows take care of the lower back of you focus on that.

[PeteOnPurpose]

Ive been looking for a reason not to squat, I didn't realise that we were able to just not squat! Cheers Joe. 😊

[jacobfoncea]

wow you’re so brave. thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable xx

[craigdalgleish]

JO - what you are saying makes logical sense. As a 57 year old new to weight training, I already suffered lower back issues from barbell squats, just as you experienced. Some good videos and your down to earth way of presentation (oh....and yeah, the dry humour) is refreshing to view. Kudos for your time and effort.

[DoMExV]

That's literally my experience! I did a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts, but my mind never wanted to believe that these exericses are the problem. I always told myself "I'm keeping perfect form, even the trainer says so, and many other people also do these exercises without any problems, it has to be a something else"
Then corona hit, and i had no access to a GYM for almost a YEAR, but i still did all the other exercises besides heavy leg training, because i didn't own the equipment. Guess what? No back pain during this year, not a single fucking time.
I'm training my legs with the squat machine now.

Thank you for sharing, now i don't feel alone with that problem.

[pokeflips_]

This mustve been a difficult vid for you to make, touchy subject. Your strength inspires me 🥲🙏🏻

[blaizet]

Thank you SO much for sharing this video. I’ve had this issue for so many years. It feels great to watch you and have permission to trust my body on this one- and go for less injury prone exercises.

[smzee]

I also stopped doings squats and deadlifts recently — and largely for the same reasons: accumulation of damage over time and my seeming inability to “get good” with form. My job also involves me being able to be on my feet and possibly run at any given time. Again, like you said, the risk to benefit ratio was just not worth it anymore.

[lancelotlink]

I was doing these lifts and other heavy lifts into my 50s but like you I've now given them up. My muscles could handle it and were telling me to keep going but my spine said a big NO! We have to be real about heavy lifting. It's possible to build muscles this way. We equate that to being healthy. But generally speaking, heavy lifts are not beneficial to the connective tissues (ligaments, tendons, and spinal discs). At some point that other stuff wears out and can cause serious problems. For mobility and a longevity of health we might need to reconsider some of these lifts.

[ar]

I just suffered a hip injury and am incredibly stiff because of these two workouts. You releasing this video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you!

[jameseuphoria]

Joe seems like a real good and honest dude. He gives a lot of good practical info based on years of experience. He has a good natural physique

[snakeye]

I’ve had back issues with deadlifts and squats. I’m so happy to hear that you can choose to avoid them.