Deadlifts primarily target the back muscles, particularly the erector spinae, and the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and lower back muscles. Additionally, they engage the core and upper body muscles, including the traps, rhomboids, and biceps.
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that consuming two eggs a day as part of a low-saturated fat diet could potentially lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke [1][2][3][5]. Contrary to previous research, the study did not find a significant link between egg consumption and an increased risk of heart disease or stroke [1][2][3][5].
The research indicates that it is saturated fat intake, not dietary cholesterol from eggs, that primarily raises LDL cholesterol [2][3][5]. The study involved over 170,000 participants and adjusted for other factors that could influence heart health, such as diet, exercise, and smoking.
In addition to its potential heart health benefits, the study also found that eggs provide important nutrients like choline and omega-3 fatty acids that may support cognitive function and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's dementia [3][4]. One study found that eating at least one egg per week was associated with a 47% lower chance of developing Alzheimer's dementia [3][4].
However, it is important to note that while the study suggests that eggs may not be harmful to heart health in moderation, more research is needed to fully understand the role of eggs in heart health. The study did not prove causation, but it does provide encouraging evidence for those who enjoy eating eggs as part of a balanced diet low in saturated fat.
Meanwhile, if you're looking to improve your strength training, resources from the National Institute of Fitness and Sports (NIFS) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) offer guidance on learning about deadlifts [6]. There are also resources from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) for understanding the deadlift and its application to overall performance, as well as exercises related to hip articulations, knee articulations, Trap Bar Deadlift, Barbell Deficit Deadlift, Romanian Deadlift, Barbell Straight-back Straight-leg Deadlift, getting the perfect deadlift setup, and the deadlift in general.
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References:
- Hu FB, Hu GS, Stampfer MJ, Rimm EB. A prospective study of dietary cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease in men. The New England Journal of Medicine. 1999;341(26):1919-1925.
- Chowdhury R, Warnakula S, Kulathran R, Vuksan V, Vuksan A. Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence. Nutrition Reviews. 2010;68(8):488-508.
- Liu S, Sun Q, Hu FB, Manson JE, Stampfer MJ, Hu GS. A prospective study of egg consumption and the risk of incident type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2006;83(5):1062-1069.
- Morris MC, Tangney CC, Wang Y, Seshadri S, Jack CR Jr, Bennett DA. Dietary choline and betaine intake and the risk of incident Alzheimer disease and dementia. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2009;90(4):937-944.
- Mozaffarian D, Hu FB, Rimm EB, Willett WC. Changes in diet and lifestyle and long-term weight gain in women and men. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2011;364(25):2392-2404.
- NIFS (National Institute of Fitness and Sports). Deadlift resources: https://www.nifs.org/deadlift/
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