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BalanceLost
10/17/17 3:05:17 PM
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The Swedish name for the exercise is "marklyft".

Mark = ground
Lyft = lift

Is it deadlift cuz you lift yourself dead tired?
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KILBOTz
10/17/17 3:08:28 PM
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because you are lifting dead weight off the ground. most weight is in a position before you start. deadlifts start on the ground like deadweight.
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philsov
10/17/17 3:10:08 PM
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because the weight is "dead" on the floor

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BalanceLost
10/17/17 3:11:42 PM
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KILBOTz posted...
because you are lifting dead weight off the ground. most weight is in a position before you start. deadlifts start on the ground like deadweight.

philsov posted...
because the weight is "dead" on the floor

I'm a lot of fun at parties.

Ah, this makes sense! Kinda pun-y though :)
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MacDaMurderer
10/17/17 3:11:54 PM
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Because I'm deadass lifting the shit b
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