Deadlift form check

[RichL1982]

Sorry for the sideways camera. Only way it would stand up. I know im going a bit to fast but how is the form anyway?

[DJAuto]

Not bad overall. Your form deteriorated slightly towards the middle, but otherwise it's fine.

[Jack_Lupino]

looks like you did them Chazzy-style.

[RichL1982]

Not bad overall. Your form deteriorated slightly towards the middle, but otherwise it's fine.

Thanks for your feedback. These are the first deadlifts I have done in over 2 months. Yeah I need to tighten up a bit more in the middle.

looks like you did them Chazzy-style.

Chazzy Style?

[McMacPattyWhack]

Looked alright to me.
Never turn your head though, I know you were checking the camera.

[RichL1982]

Looked alright to me.
Never turn your head though, I know you were checking the camera.

Yeah I have a tendency to turn my head when doing deads or BB Rows, I check my form in the mirror. Very bad habit. Thanks for the reply.

[ltbs]

2 questions :- are you really pulling 185 and, are you really using the straps to do so? I would prefer to see you pulling 225 strapless to get a better idea on form. Weight is way too light here, tho it is possible to see knees are bending too early on the descent. 1st rep needs hips higher at set-up, look at subsequent reps and you'll see hips and shoulder are in a more correct position. I think touch and go at a higher weight will really test your form, be careful.

[bullybreed]

Is this a really light weight for you? Seemed extremely easy and your form is going to be a lot more perfect with lighter weight, add something your going to strain a little bit to get up and then come back with a form check its going to get sloppier the heavier the weight.

[xXSavageXx]

Not bad overall. Your form deteriorated slightly towards the middle, but otherwise it's fine.

This. Not too bad though. It was probably because you were going so fast. I like to reset a little bit between each rep.

Ditch the straps brah.

[BananaProtein]

Ditch the straps brah.

Why are people saying this?
Do straps affect form?
My grip goes before my muscles doing anything above 110kg

[Germinator2000]

Why are people saying this?
Do straps affect form?
My grip goes before my muscles doing anything above 110kg

cuz his lifting 185 lbs. there should be no need for straps unless hes done other grip work already in that workout that weared them out. i used to have trouble lifting a mere 135 lbs, but it only took me a month or two to get my grip strenght up to lifting 225 w/o trouble. had i used sstraps, my grip would still have been as weak as day 1.

OP, never EVER turn ur head during deadlift. this is how injury happen.

[RichL1982]

2 questions :- are you really pulling 185 and, are you really using the straps to do so? I would prefer to see you pulling 225 strapless to get a better idea on form. Weight is way too light here, tho it is possible to see knees are bending too early on the descent. 1st rep needs hips higher at set-up, look at subsequent reps and you'll see hips and shoulder are in a more correct position. I think touch and go at a higher weight will really test your form, be careful.

Yes. That is really 185. I am using straps right now because I have really bad tendinitis in both of my elbows. When I squeeze hard it tends get really irritated. I also have small hands and my grip always goes quick, but more for the tendinitis. I will give 225 a go next time and try to record it. So higher hips at set up. Gotcha...You can follow my OBF log I will put more videos in there if you can help that would be great.

Is this a really light weight for you? Seemed extremely easy and your form is going to be a lot more perfect with lighter weight, add something your going to strain a little bit to get up and then come back with a form check its going to get sloppier the heavier the weight.

Like I said before I did these for the first time in two months. So I didn't want to get to crazy. Next time around is ill do 225. I most likely lose form while doing them.

This. Not too bad though. It was probably because you were going so fast. I like to reset a little bit between each rep.

Ditch the straps brah.

LOL I was flying through them now that I watch the video...haha..Slow and steady next time around. Straps stay until my elbows calm down..I have to use them for almost anything that involves pulling. Sucks.

Why are people saying this?
Do straps affect form?
My grip goes before my muscles doing anything above 110kg

My grip is also horrible, I have small hands so this is another reason I use straps. But if you do it over and over without straps im sure you will get a stronger grip also.

cuz his lifting 185 lbs. there should be no need for straps unless hes done other grip work already in that workout that weared them out. i used to have trouble lifting a mere 135 lbs, but it only took me a month or two to get my grip strenght up to lifting 225 w/o trouble. had i used sstraps, my grip would still have been as weak as day 1.

OP, never EVER turn ur head during deadlift. this is how injury happen.

I was checking form in the mirror. Bad idea...Lucky I didnt pull anything.

I will be focusing on form a good amount this week for all my lifts. I might start a clean bulk in November so all help is needed. If you want to stop by my training log feel free

[ltbs]

Yes. That is really 185. I am using straps right now because I have really bad tendinitis in both of my elbows. When I squeeze hard it tends get really irritated. I also have small hands and my grip always goes quick, but more for the tendinitis. I will give 225 a go next time and try to record it. So higher hips at set up. Gotcha...You can follow my OBF log I will put more videos in there if you can help that would be great..........

I was a bit harsh with my comments about straps, I do apologize for that, especially now hearing about the tendonitis being the reason. Don't rush the weight increase on deads then, I for now would concentrate on the tendonitis as through personal experience (golfer's elbow) it can get way complicated, affecting a whole range of things that aren't even related to lifting (shutting car doors, heavy cups), anything grip related.

An immense help for me was a simple velcro strap (find one to suit you). I would use whenever grip was required. I would also place a wrapped ice-cube under the strap in the vicinity of the pain, it would melt after about 10 mins but these two things combined have cleared the pain but took a few weeks and I was not lifting during that period, so could take longer for you. There are also stretches to do that can help, youtube for those.

[VIsland]

Sorry for the sideways camera. Only way it would stand up. I know im going a bit to fast but how is the form anyway?

Nice tight back. The only suggestion I could make is lose the straps, chalk up, invert the grip if you're not already, don't crunch yourself down before the lift. Just walk up, bend down and immediately start the lift. By bending over for such a long period of time you've destroyed any of the hydrostatic pressure in your hammies and glutes and the lift will be not near as tight as it could be.

Cheers bro

[y0lked]

go slower. use more weight. straps only when grip reaches failure

[RichL1982]

I was a bit harsh with my comments about straps, I do apologize for that, especially now hearing about the tendonitis being the reason. Don't rush the weight increase on deads then, I for now would concentrate on the tendonitis as through personal experience (golfer's elbow) it can get way complicated, affecting a whole range of things that aren't even related to lifting (shutting car doors, heavy cups), anything grip related.

An immense help for me was a simple velcro strap (find one to suit you). I would use whenever grip was required. I would also place a wrapped ice-cube under the strap in the vicinity of the pain, it would melt after about 10 mins but these two things combined have cleared the pain but took a few weeks and I was not lifting during that period, so could take longer for you. There are also stretches to do that can help, youtube for those.

Hey dont worry about the comments. No harm taken. I have looked in those straps before but didn't feel the need, hoping that my elbows would get stronger and the pain would go away. I have a generic one that I use for curls but its not tight enough. Im definitely looking in the ones you posted. I will also try the ice trick, 10 mins is a good amount of time to keep it iced. Never tried stretches either lol. Youtubing tonight!!!!

Also, I will give it a shot at upping the weight next time. If I absolutly cannot handle the pain then I will stop.

Thanks for your help.

Nice tight back. The only suggestion I could make is lose the straps, chalk up, invert the grip if you're not already, don't crunch yourself down before the lift. Just walk up, bend down and immediately start the lift. By bending over for such a long period of time you've destroyed any of the hydrostatic pressure in your hammies and glutes and the lift will be not near as tight as it could be.

Cheers bro

Straps were explained a couple posts up. Never thought about the bending over in the beginning I never felt any give when doing this. Next time I will try that.

[c-diddy]

go slower. use more weight.

yea, looks like you're going a bit fast and using some momentum bouncing off the floor. it's a "dead" lift so between each rep, you should lock out as if you were starting the 1st rep. good form, btw. jmho.