Deadlift form check

[Radnor80]

Hi all
I've just completed 8 weeks of the NLP. I was pleased to get 1x5 @ 315 lbs today.
Reps 2 and 3 felt good - but I know there was some arm bend at the top of reps 4 and 5. I was trying to focus on keeping my arms straight, but it's still happening now and again.
Is it worth just moving to straps for my work set so that I don't injury myself? I don't have any plans to complete.

And any other appropriate feedback would be great.

[Roy Thomas]

Hi all
I've just completed 8 weeks of the NLP. I was pleased to get 1x5 @ 315 lbs today.
Reps 2 and 3 felt good - but I know there was some arm bend at the top of reps 4 and 5. I was trying to focus on keeping my arms straight, but it's still happening now and again.
Is it worth just moving to straps for my work set so that I don't injury myself? I don't have any plans to complete.

And any other appropriate feedback would be great.

These look good, but you're right about the arm bend. Don't exhale until the bar is back on the ground. Look at one spot the whole time.

The straps are a personal choice. I've found them to be more helpful for work weight than the alternate grip because they don't produce an asymmetry in the shoulder.

[zklimczak]

Things looked mostly good. A few things that may help...
- No need to hold at the top. When you've reached the top and locked out, move in reverse and set the weight down. Speaking of...
- Get into the habit of setting the weight straight down, fast. No need to take your time on the descent. Unlock your hips, move in reverse, let the weight fall. Reset hips, knees, etc. Pull.
- Have you considered using a hook grip and some chalk? Puts less strain on the supinated hand's bicep.
- If you want to move to straps, then move to straps. It doesn't make pulling any easier, but if you're worried about grip strength, it can remove one thing to worry about in the lift.
Cheers.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Do you live in Martha's Vineyard?

[Roy Thomas]

Do you live in Martha's Vineyard?

I've been wondering the same thing. I bet it's lovely, wherever it is.

[Radnor80]

These look good, but you're right about the arm bend. Don't exhale until the bar is back on the ground. Look at one spot the whole time.

Yeah, not exhaling at the top is one I keep forgetting in the moment.

The straps are a personal choice. I've found them to be more helpful for work weight than the alternate grip because they don't produce an asymmetry in the shoulder.

Thanks. I'll see. I'll keeping trying to remember to keep my arms locked, triceps flexed.

Hi zklimczak, thanks for your details feedback.

No need to hold at the top. When you've reached the top and locked out, move in reverse and set the weight down. Speaking of...
Get into the habit of setting the weight straight down, fast. No need to take your time on the descent. Unlock your hips, move in reverse, let the weight fall. Reset hips, knees, etc. Pull.

Will do.

Have you considered using a hook grip and some chalk? Puts less strain on the supinated hand's bicep.
If you want to move to straps, then move to straps. It doesn't make pulling any easier, but if you're worried about grip strength, it can remove one thing to worry about in the lift.

I am using chalk. And my grip is no problem. I just want to avoid causing a bicep injury when the weights get heavier. I will try the hook grip.

Do you live in Martha's Vineyard?

Kind of - the Philippines - but they allow immigrants!