please critique my DL form, take 2

urbanski · 10-04-2008, 05:15 PM

i assumed ~280 was my 1RM.
so i did 100 x 10
150 x 3
200 x 1 x 1 x 1
then 250 x 1 6 times.

this vid is my third at 250.

how is my form? compared to my terrible DL last time. I think my back is straighter.....note my mirror i glance at during setup.

also, how is my timing with my hip/knees coming up? thanks guys (and Built

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250 DL w/ better technique

fufu · 10-04-2008, 05:39 PM

Much better.

Here is a tip on helping your technique. Notice that your hips shoot up pretty fast after you start to pick it up off the ground. Try to keep your hips lower and shoot them forward towards the bar as you come up. Really be aware of the position of your hips when you deadlift, it can help a alot.

**P-funk** · 10-04-2008, 06:42 PM

looks much better

bigsahm21 · 10-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Kudos to you for focusing on form so much...especially with Deadlifts. IMO when done incorrectly it's the most dangerous lift you can do. One bad DL could hinder your weightlifting ability forever.

jimmachak.com · 10-05-2008, 02:03 AM

Definitely agree with the first response... your lower back on beginning of the positive was taking the brunt of the effort... he is right as if you would keep your hips forward everything, including power, would increase and be much safer. Your negative was pretty good. I would have to see a 6 rep set or so to get a better idea. The good thing is that you are paying attention to your form though bro and askin for help!

urbanski · 10-05-2008, 06:50 AM

thanks guys, i dont think i could do 6 reps at that weight with any form at all lol.

fUnc17 · 10-05-2008, 12:24 PM

Agree w/ fufu.

Big improvement, but it can be better.

Drive more with your glutes. Your using your hamstrings and lower back to pick up the weight, which is neither strongest nor safest. Squeeze your butt as you start the lift

**P-funk** · 10-05-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urbanski

thanks guys, i dont think i could do 6 reps at that weight with any form at all lol.

try working on your set up, getting tight and your hip drive with the method i talk about in this blog post:

PATRICK WARD'S BLOG: Bottoms Up: The Deadlift

10-04-2008, 05:15 PM	#1
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	please critique my DL form, take 2 i assumed ~280 was my 1RM. so i did 100 x 10 150 x 3 200 x 1 x 1 x 1 then 250 x 1 6 times. this vid is my third at 250. how is my form? compared to my terrible DL last time. I think my back is straighter.....note my mirror i glance at during setup. also, how is my timing with my hip/knees coming up? thanks guys (and Built ) 250 DL w/ better technique

10-04-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,732 Photos: 8	Much better. Here is a tip on helping your technique. Notice that your hips shoot up pretty fast after you start to pick it up off the ground. Try to keep your hips lower and shoot them forward towards the bar as you come up. Really be aware of the position of your hips when you deadlift, it can help a alot. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

10-04-2008, 06:42 PM	#3
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,701	looks much better 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

10-05-2008, 02:03 AM	#5
jimmachak.com www.jimmachak.com Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: United States Posts: 45	Agree Definitely agree with the first response... your lower back on beginning of the positive was taking the brunt of the effort... he is right as if you would keep your hips forward everything, including power, would increase and be much safer. Your negative was pretty good. I would have to see a 6 rep set or so to get a better idea. The good thing is that you are paying attention to your form though bro and askin for help! www.jimmachak.com

10-05-2008, 12:24 PM	#7
fUnc17 Drop and give me 100 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jersey Shore BJJ Posts: 1,872 Photos: 10	Agree w/ fufu. Big improvement, but it can be better. Drive more with your glutes. Your using your hamstrings and lower back to pick up the weight, which is neither strongest nor safest. Squeeze your butt as you start the lift Heres how I train. Strength Edge

10-04-2008, 06:51 PM	#4
bigsahm21 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 570	Kudos to you for focusing on form so much...especially with Deadlifts. IMO when done incorrectly it's the most dangerous lift you can do. One bad DL could hinder your weightlifting ability forever.

10-05-2008, 06:50 AM	#6
urbanski Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 237	thanks guys, i dont think i could do 6 reps at that weight with any form at all lol.

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