If something is too heavy for me to lift, I will get help. I can’t see going to the gym in hopes that the skill acquired from deadlifting a barbell will transfer to that box that’s been in the middle of my living room floor for six months. Should I practice walking around with the barbell? Every time I’ve ever picked up something heavy off the floor, I’ve had to carry it somewhere. The best thing I can say for the deadlift is that it’s not as bad as the back squat.
Using your logic there's no reason to ever workout for any reason whatsoever since you can just get help.
Deadlifts aren't the only effective game in town for this task either. You can also work with Atlas Stones. That skill translates very well to what you describe. I've done that, and it's an excellent workout. However, basic deadlifts are terrific for building leg, back, and posterior chain strength and mobility.
Should I practice walking around with the barbell? Every time I’ve ever picked up something heavy off the floor, I’ve had to carry it somewhere.
Why not? Do some lunge walks with that thing, or even just walk from point A to point B with it on your back or in the front rack position. I've done that, too.
Should I practice walking around with the barbell? Every time I’ve ever picked up something heavy off the floor, I’ve had to carry it somewhere.
And you once again expose your ignorance on the topic. Squats are fantastic for your body. If you don't know what you're doing and try to show off in a gym, you'll get hurt doing them. Get some coaching and work up in weight. It's not hard, it just takes doing it.