October 2019 PMID 30779596

Time course of recovery is similar for the back squat, bench press, and deadlift in well-trained males.

Daniel J Belcher, Colby A Sousa, Joseph P Carzoli, Trevor K Johnson, Eric R Helms, Nishant P Visavadiya, Robert F Zoeller, Michael Whitehurst, Michael C Zourdos

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement with the article's conclusion, exemplified by statements like 'deadlifts don't seem to inflict longer recovery times,' and recognition of the study's refutation of popular misconceptions. The interest levels are high, especially when posts highlight molecular markers like cell-free DNA as potential fatigue indicators, showing deep engagement through references to specific data and implications for training strategies.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions indicate strong support for the study's findings, emphasizing that deadlifts do not require longer recovery than other lifts.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of recovery across different lifts is of high relevance to strength training enthusiasts, capturing widespread curiosity.

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Several posts reference specific research details, using technical language and highlighting implications, showing thoughtful engagement.

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The discussions challenge common myths about deadlift recovery, suggesting a meaningful impact on training practices and beliefs.

Abstract in brief

  • This study found that the recovery process over time is similar for the back squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises in well-trained males, with no significant differences between them in measures like muscle damage and fatigue.
  • Metrics such as limb swelling, joint range of motion, delayed muscle soreness, and biomarkers like creatine kinase and cell-free DNA showed changes over time, but these changes were not significantly different across the different lifts, suggesting similar recovery timelines.
  • Immediate post-exercise increases in cell-free DNA were linked to decreases in average concentric velocity, indicating that early molecular responses could help predict performance and recovery patterns in strength training.

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Jul 13, 2025 · 63 likes · 9 shares · 7,919 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

The deadlift does not result in greater muscle damage and recovery time than the squat and bench press following a workout consisting of 4 sets to failure at 80% of 1RM, according to a study by Belcher et al (2019). Ref: https://t.co/i5hFK9OZYv https://t.co/dWfY1NAB4H

Sep 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 5,782 followers View post →
Dan Ogborn
@DanOgborn · X

Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnEo8F

Feb 21, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,536 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

15. The deadlift isn't a unique snowflake. "DLs fry my CNS for two weeks, man!" Well, when actually tested and measured in a controlled manner, deadlifts don't seem to inflict longer recovery times than squats or bench presses. ❄️ https://t.co/N9TRo9R6Fp https://t.co/lpIhiC1aol

Aug 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,782 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
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@bjmckenz @nntaleb @GrantSSC https://t.co/Wcs2xVXe8n

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 79,404 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

"Our data refutes the commonly held belief that the time course of recovery... for the deadlift is longer compared to the squat and bench press" https://t.co/kdepQrtM1w #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Feb 21, 2019 · 1 like · 19,484 followers View post →

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John Paul Catanzaro
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Think deadlifts beat you up more than squats or bench? Not so fast. Study shows similar recovery timelines across all three lifts in trained men. https://t.co/C4JgZ7IQPg #strengthtraining #recovery #deadlift #benchpress #squat #theelitetrainer

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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Alberto Andrade
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RT @strengthlogapp: The deadlift does not result in greater muscle damage and recovery time than the squat and bench press following a work…

Sep 5, 2023 · 2 shares · 233 followers View post →
Philip Wildenstam
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RT @strengthlogapp: The deadlift does not result in greater muscle damage and recovery time than the squat and bench press following a work…

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Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
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The deadlift does not result in greater muscle damage and recovery time than the squat and bench press following a workout consisting of 4 sets to failure at 80% of 1RM, according to a study by Belcher et al (2019). Ref: https://t.co/i5hFK9OZYv https://t.co/dWfY1NAB4H

Sep 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 2 shares · 5,782 followers View post →
Daniel Richter | StrengthLog
@strengthlogapp · X

15. The deadlift isn't a unique snowflake. "DLs fry my CNS for two weeks, man!" Well, when actually tested and measured in a controlled manner, deadlifts don't seem to inflict longer recovery times than squats or bench presses. ❄️ https://t.co/N9TRo9R6Fp https://t.co/lpIhiC1aol

Aug 24, 2022 · 6 likes · 5,782 followers View post →
David
@David_Bernabeu_ · X

Además, los aumentos inmediatamente posteriores al ejercicio en el ADN libre en las células se relacionaron directamente con los cambios en la velocidad concéntrica promedio en los 3 movimientos, siendo así, posiblemente, un buen marcador de fatiga https://t.co/1mo3IRwSgn

Oct 21, 2020 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
JT | Jerry Teixeira
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@bjmckenz @nntaleb @GrantSSC https://t.co/Wcs2xVXe8n

Apr 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 79,404 followers View post →
Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, PhD
@pakpatroklos · X

Interesting - Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/RIR1y2oCBG

Feb 25, 2019 · 1,192 followers View post →
Simone do Carmo
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RT @DanOgborn: Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnE…

Feb 22, 2019 · 4 shares · 905 followers View post →
Joseph C. Watso, PhD
@Joseph_Watso · X

RT @DanOgborn: Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnE…

Feb 22, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,184 followers View post →
Alex
@AlexViKu · X

RT @DanOgborn: Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnE…

Feb 22, 2019 · 4 shares · 96 followers View post →
EskeleThor
@EskeleThor · X

RT @DanOgborn: Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnE…

Feb 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 404 followers View post →
Dan Ogborn
@DanOgborn · X

Time Course of Recovery is Similar for the Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift in Well-Trained Males. https://t.co/JXsVtnEo8F

Feb 21, 2019 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,536 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

"Our data refutes the commonly held belief that the time course of recovery... for the deadlift is longer compared to the squat and bench press" https://t.co/kdepQrtM1w #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #Workout #TrainHard #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Feb 21, 2019 · 1 like · 19,484 followers View post →
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