Deadlift Form Check

[theer1ch]

Hi Coaches,

Not really struggling with the deadlift at all, but wanted to check and see if I'm doing it right:

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Thanks!
Erich

[Tom Campitelli]

The bar is too far forward and your butt is too low. The bar isn't on your legs very well, either. On the plus side, things looked light. Check out the sticky on how to set up the pull. The bar will be closer to your shins and your hips will be higher than you want them to be. This will get you in proper position for when things get heavier.

[theer1ch]

The bar is too far forward and your butt is too low. The bar isn't on your legs very well, either. On the plus side, things looked light. Check out the sticky on how to set up the pull. The bar will be closer to your shins and your hips will be higher than you want them to be. This will get you in proper position for when things get heavier.

Thanks Tom, I watched Alan Thrall and Baraki's deadlift videos soon after posting this, and realized some of the things you said (although it's awesome to get individualized feedback - thank you). Actually I just started dropping my butt a few weeks ago, because I thought I had been doing stiff-legged deadlifts all along, but I now see the error of my ways (sort of). Will get a new video posted soon.

I also need to get some more plates (and a new bar) because this is getting close to all the weight I currently own. Was hoping Rogue would put the B&R bar on sale for Black Friday, but no luck there.

[Tom Campitelli]

Yeah, your best bet is that you can get reduced shipping from Rogue, but most of their good stuff doesn't go on sale. I just bought about 620 kg in calibrated kilo iron from them, but saved a bunch in shipping thanks to Matte Black Friday.

[theer1ch]

Ok I read the sticky and here is my attempt:
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I'm not that happy with these, since I could feel my lumbar flexing, especially on the last couple reps. Any guidance would be much appreciated. I'm not the best at what Rip calls kinesthetic sense.

FYI I ended up ordering the B&R along with a couple more pairs of 45s and the Rogue bench, with $5 shipping. The bar & bench are backordered. But, fortunately I now know I can go to Tom's gym once I get my squat up to 1300 lbs [emoji16]

[Tom Campitelli]

Now your hips are too high. Remember, when doing the setup steps, you want to be in the balance over the middle of the foot. Right now, you are weighted towards your toes a bit and your shoulders are too far in front of the bar. Remember, follow those setup steps, even if it means taking your hands off the bar between reps. Also, you are not setting your low back in extension. You need to squeeze up. Don't be afraid to pay Emily and Diego a visit over at Fivex3 in Baltiomore as this is something that might benefit from some in person coaching. Learing to set your back is important and can be difficult for some peeps.

[Tom Campitelli]

FYI I ended up ordering the B&R along with a couple more pairs of 45s and the Rogue bench, with $5 shipping. The bar & bench are backordered. But, fortunately I now know I can go to Tom's gym once I get my squat up to 1300 lbs [emoji16]

Congrats on the equipment. I like my B&R bars an awful lot. When you are ready to take 1,300 out of the rack for a set of five, we'll be here for you.

[theer1ch]

Actually I was planning to schedule a visit to 5x3 soon, so it's funny you mention them.

I think part of my problem in this set was just awkwardness due to trying to change habits and re-learn to do it right. But looking at some of my older deadlift vids, it did look like setting my lower back was sometimes a challenge, even before I started dropping my hips. Hopefully I'll find the time to get down to Baltimore soon.

By the way, I have this weird tendency to get lightheaded right after deadlifting on occasion, though not every workout. I've come close to blacking out a few times, and did actually black out once after a work set (fortunately I had already set the bar down, and I landed safely on the rubber mat). I have not heard of many other people having this issue, and wonder if it's something with my form causing it.

[Tom Campitelli]

This is not a common problem, but it does happen to some peeps. It can be related to how you take your breath. If you have low blood pressure, this can also happen. Do you tend to get dizzy standing up quickly?

[theer1ch]

My blood pressure is typically 115 - 120 over about 70, which I don't think is abnormally low. I don't get dizzy standing up.

The feeling after deadlifts is a sort of buzzing in my ears, and my vision gets brighter, and then if it goes on more than a couple seconds I'll start to have trouble remaining standing. It's not really quite the same as lightheadedness. It hasn't happened in a few months, but used to be somewhat common, often occuring for a few seconds just after finishing my final set, and sometimes even after warmup sets. I got in the habit of stabilizing myself against something until it passed. Part of what seems to have helped is spending less time bent over with my hands on the bar but not lifting.

Oddly, I've never felt this when doing presses, not even a little bit (my current press is 105 for 3x5) According to the book it's more common (and more dangerous) for this to occur during the press.