A picture is worth 475 lbs

[Sacramento M3]

Quick question: Is it proper form to have one hand facing away from your body and one hand facing towards? It's a small detail I just now noticed in the pic, but never paid attention when looking at how to do the exercise.

[1stindoor]

That's how I was taught to do it, I never really tried doing it another way. It feels "right" to me.

[phikappa]

Quick question: Is it proper form to have one hand facing away from your body and one hand facing towards? It's a small detail I just now noticed in the pic, but never paid attention when looking at how to do the exercise.

Yes. It helps to prevent the bar from rolling out of your hands.

[1stindoor]

Yes. It helps to prevent the bar from rolling out of your hands.

Now see...That makes sense! I just did it that way because that's how I was taught to do it. Never thought to question why...stupid Army Training!

[Seul]

Excellent lift...good job bro!

[Macattack]

Great lift i never see any of the older cats doing them in my gym .

Last month i got the chance to workout in one of the 1st cavs gyms at FortHood, boy they ought to take better care of you guys all the bars were rusting and plates but they had everything for a good workout just that it all looked OLD and unkept

[sculli]

awesome job!

[4aces]

you dont see anybody deadlifting anymore, because they are so freaking hard to do. nice lift big fella. ace

[neckcranker]

Love seeeing max efforts.

I think you may get more out of your pull if you were to wear wrestling shoes though.

[1stindoor]

Love seeeing max efforts.

I think you may get more out of your pull if you were to wear wrestling shoes though.

Interesting thought. A friend of mine deadlifts barefoot. What would be the advantage?

[sculli]

Interesting thought. A friend of mine deadlifts barefoot. What would be the advantage?

Less distance to pull. Look at some of the top powerlifters, a lot of them wear wrestling shoes or ballet slippers for deadlifting.

[ChocoChick]

You look great. Impressive lift. :-)

P.S. Love your signature quote.

[1stindoor]

Thanks again for all the positive replies. I have some thin soled shoes similar to wrestling shoes, I'll try them out.

Thank you too dbflgirl for the nice comments. The quote I learned in college about 20 some odd years ago and it has stayed with me for my whole military career.

[red_devil1469]

Good job.Is that Callahan's?One of the things I miss about Bragg.

[1stindoor]

Good job.Is that Callahan's?One of the things I miss about Bragg.

It is indeed Callahan's. Who were you with?