Thinking During a Heavy Deadlift? | Paul Horn

[stef]

Starting Strength Coach Paul Horn shares a tip on how to set your mind before you set your back before a heavy deadlift.

[Skeg]

Thanks Paul, this was helpful. I'm tempted to think too much and fiddle around setting up a heavy deadlift. Once in place the cue I give myself is "just stand up" -- that is, don't think, don't fuss, don't pull with your arms -- JUST STAND UP.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Thanks Paul, this was helpful. I'm tempted to think too much and fiddle around setting up a heavy deadlift. Once in place the cue I give myself is "just stand up" -- that is, don't think, don't fuss, don't pull with your arms -- JUST STAND UP.

Doesn't work as well as PUSH THE FLOOR.

[Skeg]

Doesn't work as well as PUSH THE FLOOR.

Yes, I forget "push the floor", thanks for the reminder.