DL 365x5 check. Is my back too round? DL 365x5 check. Is my back too round?

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    Default DL 365x5 check. Is my back too round?

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    This was from a few months ago. Form hasn't changed much.

    Main question: Is the thoracic rounding a problem? I cannot seem to keep it straighter, even with 135 I still see some rounding but I "feel" tight and flat. I am not sensitive so go ahead and blast away. I can take it, DL is def my worst lift.


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    Your lower back isn't rounding too much, the upper back is just rounding a little under the load. If you're not trying as hard as possible to keep your back set, try harder. If you are, add five pounds and it'll work itself out.

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    So I’ll go out on a limb here, because my wife also has a bit of natural thoracic rounding. It’s there even when she’s standing. I see lumbar extension here. I’d say you’re good with the back set.

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    Thanks Gents for the input.

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