Yesterday's workout and a deadlift problem

[spatts]

They are also great for developing speed off the floor while training the lockout. I'm a big fan of 'em.

 

[pwr_machine]

Shoot us some more ideas.

 

[spatts]

Let's see, I already mentioned dimels and Rev band deads...

Keep doing the GMs.

Bent over drags.

Heavy swing throughs.

I like kneeling squats too, but some people really feel those in the hip felxors (in a bad way).

...it's a pretty simple move, so just about anything the forces the hips through will hit it. Just try to use the same stance you deadlift in, and maintain the proper back position while doing it too. A few weeks of those worked in, and you may see a difference.

 

[IronLion]

Olympic Pulls with 50-60 percent max load. Take the bar from the floor and pull into a stiff arm power shrug, up on your toes. It is one of the best ways to build power in the hips, plus you have to use your legs and stay back or you won't be able to pull it

 

[pwr_machine]

Olympic Pulls with 50-60 percent max load. Take the bar from the floor and pull into a stiff arm power shrug, up on your toes. It is one of the best ways to build power in the hips, plus you have to use your legs and stay back or you won't be able to pull it

I guess we're on the right track because we just started doing these also.

 

[bigguns15]

I think it is hips too.....when you start the pull are focusing on pressing your feet through the floor? That mental image seems to help me get my legs to activate.

I know to think about doing this, but I often forget. I'll have to make it a point to think about that before pulling. Visualization works well for me

Like pwr_machine said, we also just added some light olympic moves from the floor.

 

[bigguns15]

Let's see, I already mentioned dimels and Rev band deads...

Keep doing the GMs.

Bent over drags.

Heavy swing throughs.

I like kneeling squats too, but some people really feel those in the hip felxors (in a bad way).

...it's a pretty simple move, so just about anything the forces the hips through will hit it. Just try to use the same stance you deadlift in, and maintain the proper back position while doing it too. A few weeks of those worked in, and you may see a difference.

Good tips! Thanks. I've been wanting to try the rev band deads. I've already added in some band pull throughs. The swing throughs could be a nice alternative. I've also been doing the bent over drags (which kill my hams!). I like em. I guess I'm just being a little impatient. I need to give these new things I've added a chance to work. I just want it to be perfect now.

 

[spatts]

I can relate. As easy as it is for me to tell you to be patient, I can turn right around and say "I want it NOW" about a few of the things I'm waiting on too. I guess we can all keep eachother grounded and having fun while we wait.

 

[Scotsman]

One other thing to consider other than the great suggestions above. I notice this with a lot of people I know that on lighter weights form is great then goes to hell as the weight goes up. One thing to look for is that they aren't trying to lift faster at the bottom then with lighter weight. I used to do this where you try and jerk the weight up instead of a nice pull. Well when you jerk up into the weight you are going to pull yourself forward. Just my thoughts the other info should help a lot.

Cheers,
Scotsman

 

[bigguns15]

Thanks Scotsman for the tip. That's an excellent tip for most beginners. I don't try to jerk the bar even on my light sets. It's more of a smooth pull.