Deadlift critique
Discussion
Never been critiqued or coached on my deadlift technique and this is the first time I’ve ever watched myself deadlift. Anyone have any tips at all or advice.
https://youtu.be/rx01kF9ZULw
https://youtu.be/rx01kF9ZULw
Upper and lower back seem rounded (upper back isn't such an issue, if that's how you pull)
You're over extending at the top- squeeze the glutes, straighten up, but don't over extend and lean back.
Extend legs til the bar gets to around the knees, keeping torso at the same angle , then hip hinge and complete extention up to completion.
Bar path looks good- just work on bracing you're lower and upper back, keeping it straight and all in line.
You're over extending at the top- squeeze the glutes, straighten up, but don't over extend and lean back.
Extend legs til the bar gets to around the knees, keeping torso at the same angle , then hip hinge and complete extention up to completion.
Bar path looks good- just work on bracing you're lower and upper back, keeping it straight and all in line.
Thank you, pretty much agree with everything I saw as well. I think the one thing I tend to forget is to get my chest up but if I watch this video before I start my working sets each week, it’ll be a good reminder.
You’re saying do the deadlift as 2 movements, straight legs and then back rather than one single movement up?
Also, what’s your breathing like? I tend to breathe in, brace, lift, lower weight and then breathe out and then repeat. I’ve seen some people recommend on the lower rep counts, deep breath, brace and then hold throughout the set.
You’re saying do the deadlift as 2 movements, straight legs and then back rather than one single movement up?
Also, what’s your breathing like? I tend to breathe in, brace, lift, lower weight and then breathe out and then repeat. I’ve seen some people recommend on the lower rep counts, deep breath, brace and then hold throughout the set.
Regiment said:
Thank you, pretty much agree with everything I saw as well. I think the one thing I tend to forget is to get my chest up but if I watch this video before I start my working sets each week, it’ll be a good reminder.
You’re saying do the deadlift as 2 movements, straight legs and then back rather than one single movement up?
Also, what’s your breathing like? I tend to breathe in, brace, lift, lower weight and then breathe out and then repeat. I’ve seen some people recommend on the lower rep counts, deep breath, brace and then hold throughout the set.
No, it's one continuous movement, what I mentioned is just a cue remember not to shoot the hips up early. Don't split it in to two, just be aware of what everything is doing after you initiate the pull really, try keeping back angle constant until coming past the knees (body type permitting)You’re saying do the deadlift as 2 movements, straight legs and then back rather than one single movement up?
Also, what’s your breathing like? I tend to breathe in, brace, lift, lower weight and then breathe out and then repeat. I’ve seen some people recommend on the lower rep counts, deep breath, brace and then hold throughout the set.
Get position, deep breath, brace for a second or two, pull. I breath out at the top, or as I lower, not unbracing though. If you can breath, brace and hold for a few reps, try that, it works great if you do touch and go reps- might see stars though. If you reset each rep, best to not hold your breath.
I used to do touch n go reps a good few years back but ran into the issue whereby the first rep was always a struggle felt harder than the next 4-5 reps as I didn’t have the momentum there. Changed it to pausing in between to do “proper” dead lifts, had to drop the weight by 20kgs but seemed to help with my strength a great deal.
I found this video very helpful in improving my deadlift technique - dropping the weight so you can really focus on the movement is a good idea until you get the movement right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDzSR6bW10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDzSR6bW10
HootersGsy said:
I found this video very helpful in improving my deadlift technique - dropping the weight so you can really focus on the movement is a good idea until you get the movement right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDzSR6bW10
Great video ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCDzSR6bW10
I shy away from these as I always end up damaging my lower back, which I had put down to me being too tall. But after watching that I know exactly what I have doing wrong.
WarnieV6GT said:
Great video !
I shy away from these as I always end up damaging my lower back, which I had put down to me being too tall. But after watching that I know exactly what I have doing wrong.
I’m 6’5. I’ll watch this video later but I do do 5x10 DL after heavy squats on a Sunday so can make adjustments then and see how I feel.I shy away from these as I always end up damaging my lower back, which I had put down to me being too tall. But after watching that I know exactly what I have doing wrong.
Sumo is supposed to be good for taller guys but presume it’s a lot more on body composition, hips and mobility.
Regiment said:
WarnieV6GT said:
Great video !
I shy away from these as I always end up damaging my lower back, which I had put down to me being too tall. But after watching that I know exactly what I have doing wrong.
I’m 6’5. I’ll watch this video later but I do do 5x10 DL after heavy squats on a Sunday so can make adjustments then and see how I feel.I shy away from these as I always end up damaging my lower back, which I had put down to me being too tall. But after watching that I know exactly what I have doing wrong.
Sumo is supposed to be good for taller guys but presume it’s a lot more on body composition, hips and mobility.
markcoznottz said:
Your height puts you at a disadvantage but nothing to worry about. Just put two boxes or stacks of 20kg weights and lift from a higher height. Or try trap bar lifts some have a raised handle that gives you say 3-4 inches back.
Most I will do is a 25kg plate on the bar which gives me an extra cm or 2 over 20kg plates. Anything else, I’d consider cheating.markcoznottz said:
Your height puts you at a disadvantage but nothing to worry about. Just put two boxes or stacks of 20kg weights and lift from a higher height. Or try trap bar lifts some have a raised handle that gives you say 3-4 inches back.
Not really.... Some of the strongest deadlifters are way over 6ft.I've personally pulled 350kg at 6'3, only disadvantage is when it comes to 18" deadlifts where shorter guys can put their knees under the bar to ramp it up.
Regiment said:
Most I will do is a 25kg plate on the bar which gives me an extra cm or 2 over 20kg plates. Anything else, I’d consider cheating.
Have you ever measured the bar height on the 25's?A smidge under 9" is the correct starting height so you might be pulling from a deficit when using 20's.
smiffy180 said:
Have you ever measured the bar height on the 25's?
A smidge under 9" is the correct starting height so you might be pulling from a deficit when using 20's.
Not sure. Issue with my gym is that they’ve got old plates and not so old plates so not all 20kg plates are the same size, same with the 25kg plates.A smidge under 9" is the correct starting height so you might be pulling from a deficit when using 20's.
Regiment said:
Not sure. Issue with my gym is that they’ve got old plates and not so old plates so not all 20kg plates are the same size, same with the 25kg plates.
Ah fair enough!Mine has a nice mix of new plates....
The bumpers are correct size but can only load 240kg or so, the 25 normal plates are about a cm smaller and 20's a good 2" smaller
Tend to start with a bumper and finish with one so the bar stays straight when loaded as well as being correct height.
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