Hey Mark,
I mentioned in a past post how thankful I am for the SS program and how well it has been working for me. So thanks again.
I was curious if deadlift is truly necessary. I've watched one of the SS workshops when Jim Wendler mentioned caution around the advanced planning extra deadlift volume. I've also heard Strongman Robert Oberst mention caution about doing deadlift at all. I've had some pretty gnarly lower back stiffness and hip pain that seemed to be coming from the deadlift at the end of the workout. The pain and stiffness have been somewhat corrected now that my SS coach recommended I take one day off deadlift doing alternative pulling exercises and do 85% of my heavy deadlift for 3 sets on another day, leaving only one heavy day. Considering it's the heavy day that seems to leave me hurting, would it be better to forego it entirely? Are there benefits to the deadlift that could be accomplished from other exercises?
Sincerely,
James
Here are the videos I mentioned:
Strongman Robert Oberst Says You Shouldn't Do Deadlifts | Joe Rogan - YouTube
Deadlift Volume with Mark Rippetoe, JIm Wendler, Reynolds, Sullivan - YouTube