Steve Ross SSC: How to Set Your Back for the Deadlift

[Mark Rippetoe]

How to Set Your Back During the Deadlift | Steve Ross

[Pekker_head]

My fat ass with short arms and fingers is still having trouble with this, and I tried those cues today. It felt better, but when I “set my back” the bar has left the floor already, and I’m still rounded like I am doing a strongman boulder lift off. I can keep flat until about 2 inches from the floor after I started the lift. Are there any other cues or stretches I should do to try and help?

[Mark Rippetoe]

Post a video in the Technique forum.

[amilner]

This video was a huge help for me! Thank you for this.