The BIGGEST Deadlift Mistakes (No One Talks About) Redefining Strength
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Date: 2022-03-30
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Peter
my tips:
1. unless you are very short, you should get a hang of romanian deadlifts before doing any deadlifts. most people have weak hamstrings, which at the bottom of the deadlift are stretched and therefore at their weakest. most beginners will compensate for this by rounding their backs, which guarantees an injury. so first of all, strengthen your hamstrings and get a hang of the hiphinge movement by doing romanian deadlifts. -
2. unless you are a pachyderm, wear pants or leg protectors or knee high socks. scraping the bar knurling along your shins will be painful and will will give you a deeper exfoliation than you would ever want. you will try to avoid this by moving the bar away from your shins, which will significantly increase the loading on your lower spine. so, don't do that! put some kind of a barrier between your shins and the bar. and also use old bars, where the knurling has already worn down somewhat.
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my tips:
1. unless you are very short, you should get a hang of romanian deadlifts before doing any deadlifts. most people have weak hamstrings, which at the bottom of the deadlift are stretched and therefore at their weakest. most beginners will compensate for this by rounding their backs, which guarantees an injury. so first of all, strengthen your hamstrings and get a hang of the hiphinge movement by doing romanian deadlifts. -
2. unless you are a pachyderm, wear pants or leg protectors or knee high socks. scraping the bar knurling along your shins will be painful and will will give you a deeper exfoliation than you would ever want. you will try to avoid this by moving the bar away from your shins, which will significantly increase the loading on your lower spine. so, don't do that! put some kind of a barrier between your shins and the bar. and also use old bars, where the knurling has already worn down somewhat.
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jitzfitz
you forgot the most important tip you demonstrated, crate your dog when doing deadlifts. I made the mistake of not doing that and of course both of my dogs decided to walk around and of course decide that -this is a great spot to take a nap- right under the bar, so I'm standing there shaking like crazy telling them -you guys gotta move-. One of my dogs got up and walked away, the other rolled over and lifted a leg the universal sign for -you rub my belly NOW! -, had to resort to the -who wants a treat? - to get him to move. Now I have to lock them out of the room between sets.
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you forgot the most important tip you demonstrated, crate your dog when doing deadlifts. I made the mistake of not doing that and of course both of my dogs decided to walk around and of course decide that -this is a great spot to take a nap- right under the bar, so I'm standing there shaking like crazy telling them -you guys gotta move-. One of my dogs got up and walked away, the other rolled over and lifted a leg the universal sign for -you rub my belly NOW! -, had to resort to the -who wants a treat? - to get him to move. Now I have to lock them out of the room between sets.
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Lorraine
Hi! I need help: ( I-m pretty sure I-m doing all the things you recommended in this video- although I definitely will try more sumo stances- but I feel the deadlift in my quads the most, so it feels like a quad dominate exercise for me, rather than a hamstring/glute/lower back focused. I-m not sure how to fix it: ( any advice off the top of anyone-s head?
For reference, I am 5-2- shorter torso, longer legs, about 130lbs.
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Hi! I need help: ( I-m pretty sure I-m doing all the things you recommended in this video- although I definitely will try more sumo stances- but I feel the deadlift in my quads the most, so it feels like a quad dominate exercise for me, rather than a hamstring/glute/lower back focused. I-m not sure how to fix it: ( any advice off the top of anyone-s head?
For reference, I am 5-2- shorter torso, longer legs, about 130lbs.
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rolandsc
Really helpful video! Now I can't wait for the gym to be open again so that I can practice with the barbell once more! When I started weight training 5 years ago I couldn't bear to deadlift anything due to lower back issues. Gradual strengthening and building up, most recently through CrossFit, means I can now deadlift 130Kg (286lb. I would never have thought this would be possible! (Age 60. Favourite is standard deadlift.
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Really helpful video! Now I can't wait for the gym to be open again so that I can practice with the barbell once more! When I started weight training 5 years ago I couldn't bear to deadlift anything due to lower back issues. Gradual strengthening and building up, most recently through CrossFit, means I can now deadlift 130Kg (286lb. I would never have thought this would be possible! (Age 60. Favourite is standard deadlift.
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BassUndertow
I have heard folks talk about visualizing pushing outward with the feet (almost like screwing the feet into the ground, as if they were rotating outward. I have yet to fully understand this and I am trying hard to visualize it. Would love it if you made about a video about this in regards to the dead-lift and squat. Thank you, your videos are amazing!
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I have heard folks talk about visualizing pushing outward with the feet (almost like screwing the feet into the ground, as if they were rotating outward. I have yet to fully understand this and I am trying hard to visualize it. Would love it if you made about a video about this in regards to the dead-lift and squat. Thank you, your videos are amazing!
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Sahetup
I have resorted to free-weights and am able alternate grip techniques while simulating the deadlift, but thanks to your video I've some new techniques to build on!
Thanks again for highlighting the weight throwing persona. I can see that guy's face from my past, ooooh the douche-nanigans!
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I have resorted to free-weights and am able alternate grip techniques while simulating the deadlift, but thanks to your video I've some new techniques to build on!
Thanks again for highlighting the weight throwing persona. I can see that guy's face from my past, ooooh the douche-nanigans!
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erica
I love how that small change makes all the difference. I've recently started deadlifting (well weightlifting overall) again and my back is so sore the day after. Now I know why, and it's not just going to get stronger like I thought. Thank you so much for this video!
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I love how that small change makes all the difference. I've recently started deadlifting (well weightlifting overall) again and my back is so sore the day after. Now I know why, and it's not just going to get stronger like I thought. Thank you so much for this video!
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Christina
I love the 3 gallon jug of water! It-s so true! I primarily use kettlebells for deadlifts just because of the variations I can do and the small amount of space they take up in my house. Barbells are too much trouble. Thanks for the great advice.
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I love the 3 gallon jug of water! It-s so true! I primarily use kettlebells for deadlifts just because of the variations I can do and the small amount of space they take up in my house. Barbells are too much trouble. Thanks for the great advice.
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KarineKmk
Thanks for the tips, Cori! My fav type of deadlift is RDL, it's the one that works best for my hamstrings! But I often need to use lifting hooks because my forearms give up (cramps ) with heavy dumbbells.
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Thanks for the tips, Cori! My fav type of deadlift is RDL, it's the one that works best for my hamstrings! But I often need to use lifting hooks because my forearms give up (cramps ) with heavy dumbbells.
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Billy
If i could choose just ONE exercise, it would be the deadlift. So many variation possibilities. Add a shrug at the top standing position, and you get a bit more upper body work in there as well.
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If i could choose just ONE exercise, it would be the deadlift. So many variation possibilities. Add a shrug at the top standing position, and you get a bit more upper body work in there as well.
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