r/ThatsInsane 4d ago

Blackout during deadlift

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u/Numerous-Following-7 4d ago

Please forgive my ignorance but what's the benefit to holding a dead lift for that long?

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u/moustachiooo 4d ago

wrist straps - poor choice itc.

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u/Hara-Kiri 4d ago

You just put the bar down. It just looks cool to hold longer, unless this happens.

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u/MyJuicyAlt 2d ago

There is no benefit either to strength or hypertrophy. It's great for taxing your CNS and skyrocketing your blood pressure if you're doing a valsalva.