Deadlift - Dangerous form?

[massey]

Hello,
After posting in the technique threads I was advised to ask again here.

I was improving deadlift form but after implementing recommendations I am now worried my hips are TOO high?

Deadlift 100kg (220lbs)
https://youtu.be/II6Tt9dypHw

I am definitely beginning to use more of my back (rather than hamstrings) and want to know is this correct? And more importantly - is it safe? My lower back felt pretty fatigued (but not painful today).

I just feel that with this back angle (which I get from following the procedure) is very flat and results in a lot of back and not a lot of hamstrings. Is this what is intended?

In the starting strength videos and form checks people usually have a bit more of a back angle. I would estimate my back angle at 15 deg max whereas in other vids it is nearer to 30deg. I am wondering is this due to my height or ill-form (which may lead to injury)?

Thanks!

[Steve Hill]

1) No one films in portrait mode anymore, and the internet has voted that those who do should be eliminated from the gene pool. You don't want to offend the internet, do you?

2) Camera is a bit too far away, but here's my best estimate:

3) You're setting up with the bar a bit too close. Yes your hips are high (A LITTLE BIT). Also, you're not dragging the bar against your legs. Which is wrong. Read the proper pulling from the floor discussion / set up. Deadlift starting Position Critique

4) You are not going to explode and die.

5) The intent / explanation for deadlifts has been written about extensively in the book Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training. It is currently in the 3rd edition and we recommend that you read it sometime.

[massey]

3: "bar a bit too close, hips are high (A LITTLE BIT),not dragging the bar against your legs. Which is wrong"

Ok, thanks. That's what I was thinking but wanted to confirm - as my previous form I had hips a bit low and excessive dragging up shins (why I bought those trousers). I think I will try setting up with bar a bit further forward, which will allow hips to come down a small bit (when bending knees for shins to touch bar), which in turn should result in the pull 'pulling' closer to my center and therefore up my shins. I also understand I shouldn't be craning neck up, breathing at top.

The reason for this perhaps 'stupid' question was the amount of times I have came across people saying that hips nearly always sag too low. So I wanted to ensure it was just my bad form and not how the exercise is supposed to function.

1&2k
4: Not worrying about death yet, focusing on preventing injury all to common to my body type and family.
5: Yep, I have a copy at home and read it some time ago, but I'm studying abroad in sweden this year and had to pack clothes and uni work instead (unfortunately).

Thanks again - Might help someone else too.