Deadlift form check: 515x1

[jtnolen91]

I’m going through the 5 steps each time, yet I cannot keep my back from flexing when I pull. My arms look bent, but that’s as straight as they will go, they’ve always been that way. Here’s the link (don’t worry, I was keeping an eye on my son the whole rep):

https://youtu.be/gN0FqHziBSM?si=0d0TUoT-iKCo4-ji

[Mark Rippetoe]

Show us 405 x 5 while you try to maintain extension.

[jtnolen91]

Here’s 410x5 after the 515

https://youtu.be/5_JepsW729k?si=x22vmkL9IkEx9UYe

[Mark Rippetoe]

You are making no attempt to set your lumbar extension. We should be able to clearly see Step 4.

[jtnolen91]

Thank you, I will prioritize that.

[Jason Donaldson]

Thank you, I will prioritize that.

I've found these quite helpful:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXfOdvd-sJ0
-Watch the whole thing, and literally do the "Superman" bit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHSSeHucCHY
-nice visual aids on this one