Lower back when deadlifting? (Pics)

[med65]

Hey, I would like to try out deadlift. I watched a couple of videos.

I posted 2 pics with me holding my back as I would do a deadlift. Could somebody please tell me which one of these 2 is the right way? And if none of them are please tell me why.

I believe I was holding my neck wrong in both pictures so please disregard my neck.

Thank you

[3SchnitzelsAday]

Second one seems better. Make sure your hamstring aren't tight. They can prevent you from getting in proper position.

[med65]

Second one seems better. Make sure your hamstring aren't tight. They can prevent you from getting in proper position.

Am I not rounding my lower back too much in the second one?

Does it not look somehow like the second image of this? Apologies cant post full links,remove spaces.

stronglifts.com /wp-content/uploads/ deadlift-lower-back. jpg

[SuffolkPunch]

Your spine should remain reasonably straight (noting that everyone has a natural lumbar arch at the bottom). This includes your neck, usually you would not look to the side during deadlifting.

The second picture looks OK

[chazzy1864]

Am I not rounding my lower back too much in the second one?

Does it not look somehow like the second image of this? Apologies cant post full links,remove spaces.

stronglifts.com /wp-content/uploads/ deadlift-lower-back. jpg

No, it is not as excessive as #2.

Also, once you have your back under load, it probably won't be arched as hard.

[kennycroxdale]

Am I not rounding my lower back too much in the second one?

Does it not look somehow like the second image of this? Apologies cant post full links,remove spaces.

stronglifts.com /wp-content/uploads/ deadlift-lower-back. jpg

There's virtually NO difference in the two pictures.

Kenny Croxdale

[gibbss]

A big part of the stability in your lumbar area comes from the way you 'contract your core'
Looks like you suck the abs in ,and they should be out and down. ( push the obliques out )
imagine the powerlifting belt you push your stomach into the belt to create stability..
And then keep the chest up , and schoulder in + back ( exorotation/ retraction ,and depression)

this will probably set you in a straighter position because there is less ''anteflexion'' form the abs.
The ''straight back'' should not just be a correction on it's own but a result of proper flexion/setup, and position in other bodyparts!

Check out some video's from bryce lewis he has some good videos on youtube on how to set yourself up
and in my opinion has one of the best form out there.