Any Tips For Good Deadlifting?

[JoBu]

That's precisely the opposite of what I do.

Okay...don't leave us hanging...why do you do it differently?

JoBu

 

[sysopt]

Powerlifting is about moving the most weight. To move the most weight successfully, you have to floor it from ground zero.

 

[michaelcoutts]

so mixed grip is like overhand and underhand?
That would be alot easier i can imagine

 

[BlkWS6]

Originally posted by big_bad_buff



i would have to state my opinion. straps can help you a lot. less concentration on your grip, and a lot more on your lift. it's just a matter of personal opinion, i don't believe it is wrong to use straps at all, hit your forearms after deads.


I agree that straps help a lot, and in fact I used to use them quite a bit up till a couple of months ago. I was just stating that lifting without them will bring up his grip which is a weak link for him right now. And personally, I feel that holding on to the bar strapless is a big part of the execution of the deadlift as well as the fun!

 

[RusPA81]

Originally posted by big_bad_buff

I agree that straps help a lot, and in fact I used to use them quite a bit up till a couple of months ago. I was just stating that lifting without them will bring up his grip which is a weak link for him right now. And personally, I feel that holding on to the bar strapless is a big part of the execution of the deadlift as well as the fun!

My hand and grip strength have gone up a lot since I stopped using straps on deads. IMO, much more then I could have done by training grip on its own. I also do agree that trying to hold on the weight adds to the fun of the lift and makes more effective.

 

[Coldshot]

I've been doing deads for a few months now and i love it. However i'm not too sure as too how much i should bend my knees before lifting?

I did notice though that the lesser i bend my knees, the more i feel it in my lower back. But someone mentioned that this is not safe.

 

[spatts]

Head straight, tight arch, full speed off the floor.

My conventional is the same way, only narrower stance, and knees bent, but not anywhere close to 90 degrees...more like 45.

 

[JoBu]

Head straight, tight arch, full speed off the floor.

My conventional is the same way, only narrower stance, and knees bent, but not anywhere close to 90 degrees...more like 45. [/B][/QUOTE]

Okay...but why this way? What makes it the proper technique? It looks to me like your head is facing forward, your shoulders are square, and you have a very straight back...this is what you said you don't do.

I noticed that your feet are very far apart...is that what makes it sumo?

I'm interested in the best back workout, not necessarily lifting the most weight possible. Does it make a difference depending on goals?


JoBu

 

[spatts]

Jobu, looks can be deceiving. Take my word for it, my back is arched and erectors flexed so tight that they sometimes charlie-horse. Head is forward, not up. Maybe that's what LS meant. I took up to mean looking up.

Why? Safety, leverage, maximum recruitment, basic physics, biomechanics....

Conventional will hit your back harder, sumo will hit your hips harder. I pull sumo to spare my back strength for squatting, and because it's a shorter ROM.

 

[coolcolj]

The deadlift has become one of my favourite exercises as it is a good compound exercise and it really gets the blood rushing.

But i have been having problems lately because it seems that my hands are struggling to hold onto the bar throughout the lift. My back, upperarms and legs are fine but i just cant seem to get a good firm grip therefore i am not gettin that maximum intenisty workout.

Any tips on how to overcome the problem? Possibly more forearm strength required or is it just weak hands?

well chins on a power rack help, static holds with a barbell - might as well do shrugs

and also try a hook grip.

also remeber to work your forearm extonsors to balance gripping and opening strength.