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Simma Park

12-10-2011, 01:22 AM

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General deadlift setup

Excerpt from SS:BBT3 - "Pulling Mechanics" <a href="http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/ssbbt3_pulling_mechanics">[part 1]</a> <a href="http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/ssbbt3_pulling_mechanics_2">[part 2]</a>

T-Nation article: "<a href="http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/are_you_ignorant_when_it_comes_to_the_deadlift">Are You Ignorant When it Comes to the Deadlift?</a>"

The Deadlift Setup: Perfect Every Time <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=19833&p=182468#post182468">[link]</a>

Don't drop the hips <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=21797">[link 1]</a> <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=17454">[link 2]</a>

<a name="faq_dl_backext"></a>Extending the back

Setting the lumbar in extension and not being able to hold it is a strength problem. Usually a bouncing-the-deadlift-off-the-floor problem. Which is often a CrossFit problem. It is corrected by backing up and getting the low back strong with correct technique. Failure to set is a technique problem, which always results in a strength problem later. [link] (http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=27269)

Overcorrecting by overextending

- confusing overextension for correct form <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=23352&p=250997#post250997">[link]</a>
- the peeled zucchini solution <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=28172">[link]</a>
- injury from overextension <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=27914">[link]</a>
- see also <a href="##########faq_hyperlordosis">hyperlordosis/facet injury</a>

Roundbacking (you are not Konstantinovs) <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=24347">[link 1]</a> <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=17486">[link 2]</a>

See also <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=28233#faq_lumbarcontrol">lumbar control</a>.</li>

Grip

Grip fatigue

- when your DL gets heavy <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=27549">[link]</a>
- programming around grip fatigue <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=22142">[link]</a>

Hand problems

- calluses - platform video: <a href="http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/platform_managing_calluses">Managing Calluses</a>
- small hands <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=10843">[link]</a>
- fat palms <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=25175">[link]</a>
- injured hand <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=21353">[link]</a>

Alternating grip

- avoiding biceps / elbow problems <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=22686">[link]</a>
- switching up grip <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=21160">[link]</a>

Hook grip <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=10702">[link]</a>

Using a fat bar <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=15752">[link]</a>

Touch and go / bouncing

Deadlifts start from a dead-stop. Thus, the name. [link] (http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=20865)

Bouncing the deadlift is goddamn sure a good way to not train your floor pull. [link] (http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=15363&p=113380#post113380)

The fact is that doing deadlifts where everything is bounced after the first rep gets you a weak deadlift. [link] (http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=22962&p=244390#post244390)

Shrugging

why we don't shrug at the top <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=8731&p=54551#post54551">[link]</a>

example of unnecessary shrug <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=27820">[link]</a>

Using a belt

shitty deadlift exacerbated by belt <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=27135">[link]</a>

going beltless on the deadlift <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=23417">[link]</a>

Shoes <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=9378">[link]</a>

Assistance work / variations

Platform video: <a href="http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/platform_the_halting_deadlift">The Halting Deadlift</a>

Platform video: <a href="http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/platform_the_rack_pull">The Rack Pull</a>

Programming haltings and rack pulls <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=25342">[link]</a>

Programming RDLs, SLDLs, GMs <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=24248">[link]</a>

Don't use assistance work as an excuse to wuss out <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=20719">[link]</a>

The sumo deadlift

- who benefits from sumo <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=21676&p=216185#post216185">[link 1]</a> <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=16087&p=116997#post116997">[link 2]</a>
- why sumo is not in the program <a href="http://startingstrength.com/resources/forum/showthread.php?t=12985&p=77573#post77573">[link]</a>

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