please critique my deadlift technique

urbanski · 09-21-2008, 09:42 AM

Good morning all.

I began deadlifting about 2 months ago w/ my current split.
This is a 1RM at 305.

305 deadlift

I notice I round my upper back, but my lower is straight. I "feel" DLs in my lower back and never have thoracic troubles. But I suspect I need to improve this. Thanks all

ps dont make fun of my weight set, iron is iron

Double D · 09-21-2008, 10:02 AM

Obviously your back wasn't completely straight the entire way through. Try leading with your head a bit more and driving more with your legs.

**Merkaba** · 09-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanski

Good morning all.

I began deadlifting about 2 months ago w/ my current split.
This is a 1RM at 305.

305 deadlift

I notice I round my upper back, but my lower is straight. I "feel" DLs in my lower back and never have thoracic troubles. But I suspect I need to improve this. Thanks all

ps dont make fun of my weight set, iron is iron

1. Is it physically possible to round the upper back without rounding the lower, from a standing position? BKA, your form is way dangerous!

2. Its just too much damn weight. Period. At least right now..... if you can't keep your back in good form.

3. There's this element we need on this planet for various functions, one of which is metabolics, it's called Oxygen. Look into it!

4. Your weights look funny!

I cringed watching your video, for real. I saw a 60+ year old lady doing Straight leg deads in the gym a few weeks ago with the same form! I bullshlt you not.

Drop the weight man. Seriously. Don't let your ego and testosterone drive you down that usual male road. And be sure you're driving with your hips and legs as well. You'd be lucky to only pull a muscle some time in the future. I know you will get similar advice as the day goes on.

Double D · 09-21-2008, 11:21 AM

Haha.....agree with the weights are pretty funny

**Merkaba** · 09-21-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Malley

Obviously your back wasn't completely straight the entire way through. Try leading with your head a bit more and driving more with your legs.

leading with your head? As in flex the neck? I think its better to think about the neck being neutral. Keep it in line with your spine. Dont move the chin.

urbanski · 09-21-2008, 04:15 PM

thanks gang. i honestly didnt know i was doing that. glad i taped myself.

JailHouse · 09-21-2008, 06:26 PM

Try sticking your chest out more and bring your shoulders back.

**P-funk** · 09-21-2008, 10:13 PM

take about 50lbs off the bar and work on your technique...

RasPlasch · 09-22-2008, 04:21 PM

Ouch man. That deadlift looked painful. Take P-funks advice into consideration.

egodog48 · 09-23-2008, 03:08 PM

I would follow the advice given. You definitely need to increase total back strength and form before moving up to that weight. Also, one thing that has helped me, is to tighten your back before the lift, which will hopefully (if you are strong enough) keep you from arching your back that way.

Dont do that again, that hurt me thinking about that....

But you came to the right place searching for answers, many others would not have seeked advice

urbanski · 09-23-2008, 05:38 PM

thanks. glad i did this. i feel a bit silly now, but hey.
i'm putting a mirror in my room and cutting the weight.

RasPlasch · 09-23-2008, 05:43 PM

Don't feel silly. Be thankful you came here before you seriously hurt yourself.

DesertFox · 09-24-2008, 03:53 PM

How much does a barbell weigh? 40lbs? 35lbs? 30lbs? I forgot.

JailHouse · 09-24-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertFox

How much does a barbell weigh? 40lbs? 35lbs? 30lbs? I forgot.

A Olympic BB is 45lbs.

urbanski · 09-25-2008, 08:14 AM

my large weight discs are 50lbs. my bar is 17

09-21-2008, 09:42 AM	#1
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	please critique my deadlift technique Good morning all. I began deadlifting about 2 months ago w/ my current split. This is a 1RM at 305. 305 deadlift I notice I round my upper back, but my lower is straight. I "feel" DLs in my lower back and never have thoracic troubles. But I suspect I need to improve this. Thanks all ps dont make fun of my weight set, iron is iron

09-21-2008, 06:26 PM	#7
JailHouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,600 Photos: 3	Try sticking your chest out more and bring your shoulders back. Jailhouse Journal

09-21-2008, 10:13 PM	#8
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,703	take about 50lbs off the bar and work on your technique... E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

09-23-2008, 03:08 PM	#10
egodog48 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 356	I would follow the advice given. You definitely need to increase total back strength and form before moving up to that weight. Also, one thing that has helped me, is to tighten your back before the lift, which will hopefully (if you are strong enough) keep you from arching your back that way. Dont do that again, that hurt me thinking about that.... But you came to the right place searching for answers, many others would not have seeked advice PAL Rep My thoughts, views, and suggestions are purely that of my own and do not represent Palo Alto Labs.

09-24-2008, 03:53 PM	#13
DesertFox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 190	How much does a barbell weigh? 40lbs? 35lbs? 30lbs? I forgot. 6' 0" 20 yrs 9 Months deep into life 210 lbs 17% Body Fat (approx)

09-21-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,460 Photos: 1	Obviously your back wasn't completely straight the entire way through. Try leading with your head a bit more and driving more with your legs.

09-21-2008, 11:21 AM	#4
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,460 Photos: 1	Haha.....agree with the weights are pretty funny

09-21-2008, 04:15 PM	#6
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	thanks gang. i honestly didnt know i was doing that. glad i taped myself.

09-22-2008, 04:21 PM	#9
RasPlasch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,038 Photos: 3	Ouch man. That deadlift looked painful. Take P-funks advice into consideration.

09-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#11
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	thanks. glad i did this. i feel a bit silly now, but hey. i'm putting a mirror in my room and cutting the weight.

09-23-2008, 05:43 PM	#12
RasPlasch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,038 Photos: 3	Don't feel silly. Be thankful you came here before you seriously hurt yourself.

09-25-2008, 08:14 AM	#15
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	my large weight discs are 50lbs. my bar is 17

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