Deadlift Check Request....Need help

[Tubble]

Howdy Everyone!

195x5 Deadlift here. I am having a lot of trouble keeping my lower back tight throughout the pull. Also at the top of the pull, my form feels real sloppy and I even think my elbows unlocked during one of the reps =/ Any assistance / critique would be fantastic. Thanks guys!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ywsh1qYZpE

[MikeC1]

You're going to need to narrow your stance by about 3-4 inches. The bar is too far back over your foot; when you're setting up, roll the bar forward so it's closer to your toes. You'll then need to lower your butt about 8 inches by bending your knees. From there, you'll need to set your back in extension; if you don't know how to do that, it's explained in the book, and there is also a video for it in the resources section.

[Tubble]

Thanks for the reply Mike! I'll give it a shot tomorrow. I need to lower my butt by 8 inches? That seems pretty drastic!

[MikeC1]

If it's too much, we'll adjust from there after seeing how it looks. But right now, your butt is starting higher than your shoulders, it's way too high.

[TinyArnold]

Record new video so that the camera is directly on the left or right from you, so it is easier to analyze the video.

[Jsutt]

I need to lower my butt by 8 inches? That seems pretty drastic!

Absolutely. These are straight-leg deadlifts, which are not a bad lift to use, but you need to make them regular deadlifts for the SS novice program.