Rip explains how to use hip movement in the press to improve efficiency and add weight to the bar.
Rip explains why eye gaze is important in all barbell lifts. Each lift - from squats to deadlifts to presses - has a prescribed direction for your gaze, which helps with balance, form, and proprioception.
Rip breaks down the mechanics behind the importance of keeping the bar close during the press.
Rip explains the proper way to reset the deadlift after each rep. The bar should return to its starting position over the middle of the foot, one inch from the shins.
New lifters often lower the bar very slowly when deadlifting. Avoid the common mistake of lowering the bar too slowly or letting go of it. Instead, lower it quickly but under control: bend at the hips, then the knees, and keep the bar close to your body. This method will make your deadlift more efficient and effective.
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