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PhilAB

DL Form Check

https://youtu.be/ZDk7_LAJ0HM

Hey, I was hoping someone could check my form real quick. I used to deadlift quite a bit about 5 years ago, but I haven't done any in awhile. I don't think I've ever had really good form.

Posted May 6, 2015, 6:29 PM UTC

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Bl4nkface•

You have pretty good form. There are only some details you might do differently:

  • Don't forget to bring the weight to the floor.
  • It seems that you aren't doing the whole range of motion. Push your hips all the way out at the end of the movement.
  • Your hips may be a little high. Bend your knees more during the eccentric so your hips stay lower than your shoulders. Your back shouldn't be parallel to the floor.
  • Your head should be in line with your back. Avoid looking at the front all the time. Tip: choose a spot on the ground that is 4 feet away from you and look at it through all the exercise.
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PhilABOP•

I will try those out. Thanks for the reply! I sometimes get head rushes if I don't look straight ahead, I'm not sure why.

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Bl4nkface•

Maybe you get dizzy. That is why looking at a fixed point is useful.

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Hot_Pie_•

Video is private.

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PhilABOP•

Corrected. Thank you.

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bbocenyaj•

i used to deadlift similar to that until the weight started getting heavvy, so now i do it more like allan thrall does https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AHiSvajoans using leg drive to break the bar off of the floor...it keeps me from hurting my back anyway

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