Deadlifts - can't get the hang of 'em

[dickiem]

I've watched and re-watched the videos on here to see how to deadlift properly and I do fine until I get above 200lb at which point I just lose my technique and try to revert back to using my back instead of my legs to lift.

I know it's wrong, but the posture just feels wrong beyond a certain weight and I just can't do it:-((

I've only been doing them for a few weeks and I'm getting pretty annoyed that I can't progress with the weight. How often should I be able to up the weights on deadlifts, am I being too ambitious after a short time?

I'll persevere at the lower weights to try to master the technique but any more advice would be appreciated.

[PeterGibbons316]

How often are you deadlifting? How much are you increasing the weight by each session?

[dickiem]

How often are you deadlifting? How much are you increasing the weight by each session?

I'm deadlifting once a week and can't get beyond the 200lb mark without losing form and feeling lower back strain:-/.

My training partner says my form is great at lower weights but I lose it as the weight goes up. I daren't try to lift more than 200 in case I cause a back injury.

[Skizoman]

To be fair, my form goes to **** when im near my max. I was in your shoes and dropped the weight and worked back up using strict form.

[hulkinout]

Then don't be lifting that heavily. Only lift what you can in good form; lower your weight to what you can perform flawlessly for a few sessions and slowly work your way back up.