1) Read the stickys at the top of the forum (there's 2 of them). We need to see all of the lifter in the frame.
2) Set up properly: http://startingstrength.com/resource...468#post182468
Then film another video.
Hi all. I'm posting this for my friend who wants to start doing SS with me. This is his first attempt at deadlifting 135#. I coached him on the lift as much as I could, but I'm no expert and I'm sure there's room for improvement. WRT his upper back being rounded, I asked him if he could straighten it and he said he's never been able to. I think his lower back looks pretty straight, so it shouldn't be an issue, right? Thanks in advance for any comments.
1) Read the stickys at the top of the forum (there's 2 of them). We need to see all of the lifter in the frame.
2) Set up properly: http://startingstrength.com/resource...468#post182468
Then film another video.
What's that thing around his waist?
He should get his upper back straightened out, it will hinder his ability to throw up heavy weights. If he does the program right he will do many things he's never been able to do. Don't let that be an excuse for why he won't fix it. He needs to keep his chest up, which is done by pulling the scapulas back and down with the muscles in the upper back. He needs to get them in position during setup for the deadlift. They should also be in that position for every other lift in the SS program. He'll get better posture as a side-effect.