Deadlift Form Check - 390 lbs

[John Fioravanti]

Is my form good enough to keep putting weight on the bar?

As it's starting to actually get heavy, I am concerned about maintaining back extension.

Video Here


Thank you,
- John

[AndrewLewis]

This is a little extended as you start the pull. Are you able to get a flat back and maintain it for warm ups? Like, was your last warm up flat for the entire rep?

[John Fioravanti]

I can record my next warm up (on Wednesday) to check, but I think so, yes - my back is flat for warm ups and lower weights. When I look at old videos (225, 300, etc.) there looks to be less back rounding.

[AndrewLewis]

Sounds good. Post it here after Wednesdays workout. You have probably let the technique drift with more and more flexion without staying on it.

[John Fioravanti]

Worked hard to keep my back in extension; I think this week's work set looks marginally better than last's. I was definitely more aggressive this week which made the pull easier.

Videos below:
135 lb warm up
225 lb warm up
315 lb warm up
365 lb warm up
395 lb work set

[AndrewLewis]

These were definitely better. You clearly have the strength to hold your back in extension. Must have just been a focus issue. Keep being aggressive and tight with your back, and you should be able to progress just fine.

[neilc1]

don't exhale at the top

[AndrewLewis]

Good point, Neilc.

[John Fioravanti]

Thank you, both. I'll keep that back in extension and work on the exhale.