Locking out legs too early on Deadlift?

[s2farsi]

I have a problem of locking out my legs mid-pull while deadlifting. I Deadlift with a normal stance and mixed grip. It seems to occur when I exceed 75% of my 1rm. How can I rectify this problem? It's really stalling my progress.

[getout87]

strengthen your hamstrings and glutes. work on pulling back and not up.

[stealthmedia]

The bar is probably coming away from your body if this is happening

[arian11]

Learn how to deadlift properly.

[androstan]

Without a vid it's hard to day whether it's a form/technique problem, one or more weaknesses in your posterior chain, or some combination thereof. Definitely focus on falling backward. You may also slow down your lifting speed om heavier weight and focus on lifting correctly, even if you get less weight at first. You need to train your muscles to all fire correctly, even when they are under large loads. Continuing as you are is just reinforcing bad lifting. It will hold back your strength in the long run and you'll probably hurt yourself.

[InspecktaDeck]

Without a vid it's hard to day whether it's a form/technique problem, one or more weaknesses in your posterior chain, or some combination thereof. Definitely focus on falling backward. You may also slow down your lifting speed om heavier weight and focus on lifting correctly, even if you get less weight at first. You need to train your muscles to all fire correctly, even when they are under large loads. Continuing as you are is just reinforcing bad lifting. It will hold back your strength in the long run and you'll probably hurt yourself.

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[Claymore1]

Good Advice !!!

[s2farsi]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm on my 1RM week (week 3) in 5/3/1. Ill Upload videos of my deadlifting with a side shot. Hopefully ill hit a PR with crappy technique.

[RealAdvice]

Yes, this.

and post a vid, as it could be one of a dozen things.

[rancid_theclash]

I found the best cue that helped use my hamstrings correctly is right before I start the pull, I try to engage my hamstrings by SITTING BACK, similiar to a box squat. If you've sat back into box squats before you'll know the feeling.. I found doing this helps me go through the deadlift motion correctly when using heavy weights

[suttoncdbulk]

My guess is that your hips probably rise too fast at the beginning of the lift as well. If my form breaks down, I have the same issue. A good cue for me is to sit back first, focus on weight on the heels, and think of leading with my head + chest.