Long Legs & Arms - Deadlift - Squat Shoes

[nathanm89]

Evening Mark,
Trying to get as strong as possible and lift as much weight of course, I'm 200 pounds, long legs, long arms and a short torso. Reading the articles concerning deadlifting in heels there's a caveat concerning anthropometry. Would you recommend deadlifting in heels for someone with my proportions, FYI just ordered a 3" belt as the 4" prevented going below in the squat and starting position in the DL, thankyou for the article. KR NM

[Mark Rippetoe]

I'd have to see your start position.

[nathanm89]

Side angle, thanks Rip
Shared album - Nathan Miller - Google Photos

[Mark Rippetoe]

This looks just like everybody else's deadlift. It won't make that much difference. Try it and see.

[FatButWeak]

The new, kinder, gentler Rip wont say this, but I will: no. You're fine. Flat soled tennis shoes might help you. Or not. But youre anthropometry is very average looking.

Whats not average is the thirty (30!) seconds you spent bent over contemplating the time your step father touched your no-no zone, or whatver it is you think about for thirty seconds to psyche yourself uop to pull 365. Stop that shit. Unnecessary and counterproductive.

[Mark Rippetoe]

The new, kinder, gentler Rip wont say this,

Fuck you, Fat, you sorry lazy motherfucker.

[FatButWeak]

Fuck you, Fat, you sorry lazy motherfucker.

Attaboy! There's the Rippie we all know and love, you crusty ol' cantankerous sumbitch.

[nathanm89]

Thanks Mark & FatButWeak, appreciate the time taken, not sure why that DL took so long, not normally the case but your right unnecessary, thanks again

[nathanm89]

Sorry to be a nuisance, front angle didn't load, see below, should the right valgus from the floor be a concern? Only solution i can figure is turn out and bring feet in closer, more like a Vince A or Hechter DL?
Shared album - Nathan Miller - Google Photos
Thanks Team

[Mark Rippetoe]

You've really got to fix these videos if you want us to watch them. And post this in the Technique forum.