Dead Lift check

[davec]

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and relatively new to powerlifting. Please take a look at my deadlift and give me some feedback. I have noticed that my hips start moving up first and I have been trying to correct that. Any tips would be appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMNWUwytp8&feature=plcp

[MikeC1]

The reason your hips are moving up first is because they are starting off too low in your setup position before you pull.

[mwhities]

Welcome to the forum, this is a strength forum, not power lifting. Learn the lifts first, work through LP (linear progression) THEN think about power lifting. I've been lifting since November or so last year. I was "power lifting" but, after this last weekends seminar, I'm just a weight lifter looking to get stronger.

Pick your ass up and chest up. Your knees are way to forward (causing our ass to be lower). Also, your shoulders should be slightly in front of the bar before you pull (in the setup). Make sure the bar is about an inch in front of your shin (mid-foot). Keep the bar on your shins and thighs all the way up. Looks like you could tighten your back up too.

[davec]

The reason your hips are moving up first is because they are starting off too low in your setup position before you pull.

Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it.

[davec]

Welcome to the forum, this is a strength forum, not power lifting. Learn the lifts first, work through LP (linear progression) THEN think about power lifting. I've been lifting since November or so last year. I was "power lifting" but, after this last weekends seminar, I'm just a weight lifter looking to get stronger.

Pick your ass up and chest up. Your knees are way to forward (causing our ass to be lower). Also, your shoulders should be slightly in front of the bar before you pull (in the setup). Make sure the bar is about an inch in front of your shin (mid-foot). Keep the bar on your shins and thighs all the way up. Looks like you could tighten your back up too.

Thanks for the reply. Ok, I guess I'll go with "weight lifter looking to get stronger" too. I just watched Marc Ripptoe's video about halted deadlifts and I think I picked up some form tips from it. The guy in the video has really good form and Marc commented at one point that he should tighten up his back because this is a back exercise. That comment kinda struck me as I haven't really been focusing on my back.