Good video to watch for deadlifts...

[scootermaster]

I'm just looking for some videos that clearly show what sort of form to use for deads.

Any links?

 

[sash1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...0YXr90&feature=related

Rippetoe. this is proper form. keep in mind, deadlift = push exercise, not pull

 

[scootermaster]

Originally posted by: sash1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...0YXr90&feature=related

Rippetoe. this is proper form. keep in mind, deadlift = push exercise, not pull

Thanks! Any others?

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: sash1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...0YXr90&feature=related

Rippetoe. this is proper form. keep in mind, deadlift = push exercise, not pull

Uh, actually its a push and pull. But it's typically referred to as a pull. As in "I pulled 405 the other day".


Anyways, adjusting your feet might make a huge difference. Being so damn tall, sumo is way more natural and thus easier for me. Simply turning toes out can help with body mechanics.

 

[BigPoppa]

Aye, agree with TallBill. Push with legs, pull with back. Love deadlifting, pure brute strength.

 

[Slufa111]

i achieved 225 the other day which is great and i am doing 235 next week.......


heres a tip.... If your shins arent bloody by the end of this excerise your doing it wrong

 

[Pugnax]

Originally posted by: Slufa111
i achieved 225 the other day which is great and i am doing 235 next week.......


heres a tip.... If your shins arent bloody by the end of this excerise your doing it wrong

Haha. Yeah I find the deadlift to be a good (albeit painful) hair removal technique for my lower legs

 

[KoolDrew]

Buy the book Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe.