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    Default Deadlift Form Check #2

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    After receiving some good feedback on my first deadlift form check regarding fixing my rounded lower back, I deloaded and focused on addressing the issue. Per Karl's advice, I moved my heels closer together and pointed my toes out a bit farther, which seemed to work better for me. I also attempted to push my stomach down to set my back properly. I am hoping that this set (at 255 pounds) looks a bit better. Any feedback is greatly appreciated:

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    Hey Brent

    It's tough to see the set up from this angle. Next time please film from more of a 45 degree angle at the front and in landscape.

    You're initial setup is fine, but then you drop the hips as you go to pull the bar and then they start lower through the rest of the set. Don't let the hips drop once the shins touch.
    I think you could get the back a bit tighter and squeeze more slack out of the bar. Check out these two videos from SSCs that walk through how to do that.
    CJ Gotcher, Step 4
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    Niki and Cassi, Squeezing the bar off the platform
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    Those may help.

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    Thanks Pete. Sorry about that camera angle, I will aim for a better shot next time using your advice. I think I am dropping my hips as I attempt to set my back and pull the slack out of the bar. I know this should be done with your hips staying in same position and will work on that. I am really trying to pull the slack out of the bar. My arms are clearly tense in the video from pulling up on the bar with the weights still on the floor. I'm not sure why it is not showing up in my back but hopefully those links will help. Thanks again.

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