Deadlift form video

[Eric1987]

Can anyone tell me where I am going wrong with this deadlifting? I am trying to do it correctly.

http://youtu.be/o4U_UuoVuPw

 

[brownbrown]

Can anyone tell me where I am going wrong with this deadlifting? I am trying to do it correctly.

http://youtu.be/o4U_UuoVuPw[/quote]

Theres a few things bro.

#1. When you put the last rep down!!!! Make sure you put it down like a regular rep, and not roll your back like you did.

Other than that, try to keep your entire back straight (stiff) during the entire rep. It looked like your lower back wasn't tightened enough. it should be like a plank the entire time.
Drive the heels down, they looked light.

 

[lweaver]

Everything he said. Also, you're using a very wide grip for pulling, I'd try shoulder width or narrower to decrease the distance the bar has to travel.

 

[Eric1987]

Decrease the distance? Okay will do. But overall its a decent deadlift?

 

[stevesmi]

roll your shoulders back at the top. your back looks curved too much, straighten it up.

you can even add a shoulder shrug and lifting your heels once you get advanced.

 

[miked8c]

Nice ass, great form, although to her discredit she is using the smith machine.


Oh yeah, and in your dead lift your back is bent when it should be arched.

 

[Eric1987]

roll your shoulders back at the top. your back looks curved too much, straighten it up.

you can even add a shoulder shrug and lifting your heels once you get advanced.

What part of my lift is my back curved? And the very last set when I was putting it down I put it down like that on purpose because I was done. I wont do that with heavy weight. I was only using 115 to get the form proper.

 

[brownbrown]

What part of my lift is my back curved? And the very last set when I was putting it down I put it down like that on purpose because I was done. I wont do that with heavy weight. I was only using 115 to get the form proper.

It's bowed from the begin of the lift then you kid of straighten it up near the top. Then when you prepare to go back down, it gets bowed again.

Steve made a good point I missed. Shoulders rolled back and up will help and is proper.
Back shoud be ARCHED the whole time.
Proper form is required no matter what the weight Eric.
That one "oh shit" strain or tear with 115 could stop ALL Deadlifts for months bro.

 

[lweaver]

Your entire back is in flexion. While it's ok for your upper back to be somewhat curved (there are proponents of scapular retraction as well as of scapular protraction when deadlifting, both having viable arguements), your lower back is also in slight flexion on all of the reps. I would cue yourself to arch the lower back, even though it will be impossible to truely maintain when the weight gets to straining levels.

I wouldn't personally lower a weight like on that last rep, not even a light weight.

Your descent lacks fluidity, probably just haven't gotten the feel of them. Cue yourself to stick your ass back when lowering the weight (as opposed to bending at the waist or breaking at the knees)...worked for me.

Fix those few things and you should be solid for good progression.

 

[Eric1987]

Thank you I'm glad I have better form with deadlift than squats. I am working on those 2 strictly form right now until I get it right then I'll train them hard. I want to keep working out until I am old and grey so form is a must!!