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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 24 MIN

308. Are Deadlifts Dangerous? The Truth Every Performer Needs to Know

from The Fit2 Perform Podcast · host with Steffan Lloyd-Evans and Bobby Windebank

Deadlifts have become one of the most controversial exercises in fitness.Some coaches swear by them. Others say they’re too dangerous and should be avoided completely.So who’s right?In this episode of the Fit2Perform Podcast, Bobby and Steffan explore the science behind deadlifts, injury risk, and whether performers should include them in their training.We discuss:✅ Are deadlifts actually dangerous?✅ Why poor technique, not the exercise itself, causes most injuries✅ The difference between risk and reward in strength training✅ Why avoiding movements can actually make you more injury-prone✅ How deadlifts carry over to lifts, choreography and everyday life✅ When a deadlift is appropriate, and when another exercise might be a better choiceIf you’ve ever been told to avoid deadlifts because they’re “bad for your back”, this episode will help you understand the evidence and make better training decisions.🎭 Fit2Perform helps performers build strength, reduce injury risk, and perform at their best through evidence-based coaching.⬇️ FREE RESOURCESVisit the Vault:fit-2.co.uk📱 Follow Fit2PerformInstagram: @fit2performwestend🎙️ About the PodcastThe Fit2Perform Podcast is the health and fitness podcast for performers, bringing you meaningful, helpful, and accurate information to help you look, feel, recover, and perform at your best.#Deadlift #Deadlifts #StrengthTraining #BackPain #FitnessMyths #InjuryPrevention #Performers #MusicalTheatre #StrengthCoach #Fit2Perform #WestEnd #GymTips #ResistanceTraining #HealthyMovement #FitnessPodcast

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