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    Two videos below.

    First is 1x5 @ 315lbs (done on Friday 8/26). The first few look good to me. The last 2 look like I got fatigued and my back began to round.
    Deadlift 315 - 8/26/22 - YouTube

    Second is 1x5 @ 325lbs (done on Wednesday 9/1). I failed the 4th rep. I probably should've tried to grind it out.
    Deadlift 325 - 9/1/22 - YouTube

    Questions:
    1. Am I setting my back correctly in the first video?
    2. In the second set, am I too far on my toes? After watching a few times, it looks like I "sat back" a bit further in the setup of the first video, but didn't move my weight back at all in the second set.
    3. What do you recommend I do for Monday's work? Redo 325 with form tweaks? Move back to 315 with form tweaks?

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    You're losing back extension right away (back rounding) in both videos, which makes the lift tough. Stick with 5 lbs. jumps, and you should be able to do 320x5 next if you keep your chest up, back extended. Try this recent video:

    Pro Tip on Step Three of the Deadlift Setup | Steve Ross
    Last edited by J. Killmond; 09-02-2022 at 11:52 AM. Reason: typo

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    Quote Originally Posted by J. Killmond View Post
    You're losing back extension right away (back rounding) in both videos, which makes the lift tough. Stick with 5 lbs. jumps, and you should be able to do 320x5 next if you keep your chest up, back extended. Try this recent video:

    Pro Tip on Step Three of the Deadlift Setup | Steve Ross
    Thank you!

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