Thread: deadlift form

I'm not sure, but it sounds like number 1 is the classic full-body deadlift (which is a sort of squat with extra pulling action), while number 2 is a stiff-legged deadlift, which is largely driven by the glutes.

Oh, and if that is the case, both are "right" but they're different exercises.

Originally Posted by Akateros

I'm not sure, but it sounds like number 1 is the classic full-body deadlift (which is a sort of squat with extra pulling action), while number 2 is a stiff-legged deadlift, which is largely driven by the glutes.

Oh, and if that is the case, both are "right" but they're different exercises.

That is correct. #1 is much more like a squat and #2 you are only bending at the waist still keeping your back arched/chest out. This exercise is for your hammies

Maybe this will help:

Stiff Leg DeadLift (SLDL) http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...gDeadlift.html

DeadLift
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...BDeadlift.html

thanx this really helps a lot!

Regular dead is basically a squat with the weight in front of you

I posted an article a while back about this. A lot of elite level lifters will pull a deadlift and you watch it and think to yourself, "He damn near stiff-legged that!" There is no flaw in the form when you deadlift that way, it is simply pointing out where you're weak, which is in the lower back.

Mudge is right on. A squat and a deadlift should look identical, the only exception being where the bar is.

Originally Posted by Saturday Fever

I posted an article a while back about this. A lot of elite level lifters will pull a deadlift and you watch it and think to yourself, "He damn near stiff-legged that!" There is no flaw in the form when you deadlift that way, it is simply pointing out where you're weak, which is in the lower back.

Mudge is right on. A squat and a deadlift should look identical, the only exception being where the bar is.

I am confused.. are you saying that elite level lifters are weak in the lower back, because of their form(looks like SLDL)? Or that "normal" people are weak, because the dont SLDL it?

I'm only saying that when someone appears to be doing a SLDL it is because they're lifting a weight their lower back isn't strong enough for. So they seem to SLDL it because they compensate by overusing their hams and glutes.

This is also why guys who use "SLDL form" seem to ascend much slower than guys who use "squat form." They're using less muscles, effectively.

Thats very interesting. I always thought it was the other way around(IE: stronger lower back), but it makes sence. Thanks.

Hi I am 15 and i deadlift about 375-400 i would say
and i was wondering is it okay to be dead lifting this much and only be 15 is it healthy for me in other ways?

Well, you'll develop cancer by 16 lifting that much.



In all seriousness, all the old stories about weights and young people are myths. Lift as heavy as you can, stay healthy.

As long as your form is good you will be fine, that part is up to you to maintain. Of course warm ups are important if you lift heavy, as far as stunting growth or etc thats all folklore.