375x5 Deadlift form check

[ParsonBrown]

Do you guys mind taking a look at my deadlift form? This is a PR for me. I'm running madcows right now and I'm in week 5.

Self critique: I'm not getting low enough and I think my hips are shooting up a little too quick? I kind of struggled with 365x5 last week, but this was much easier....

Thanks for the feedback in advance. My angus is peppered

[darren.dugan]

-Hips do seem to shoot up a little when you start the lift but, it isn't terrible. Just an inch or two. It is still something you want to fix though.
-Ditch the straps if you're considering powerlifting. Either go hook grip or o/u
-Don't jerk the bar when you start. Rather, take out the slack then explode up. Always try to be as fast as possible when you're pulling. This may also help with the hips since they seem to shoot up while you are jerking the bar off the floor.
-Overall, not too bad. Just work out the details.

[ParsonBrown]

-Hips do seem to shoot up a little when you start the lift but, it isn't terrible. Just an inch or two. It is still something you want to fix though.
-Ditch the straps if you're considering powerlifting. Either go hook grip or o/u
-Don't jerk the bar when you start. Rather, take out the slack then explode up. Always try to be as fast as possible when you're pulling. This may also help with the hips since they seem to shoot up while you are jerking the bar off the floor.
-Overall, not too bad. Just work out the details.

Thanks a bunch man!

On the straps...I hate them and have a couple of things I'm working on.

My sets this AM were 235, 280, 325, 375. I only use the straps on the last set. I hook grip on 3rd set w/no issues. It's obviously in my garage and winter time...so my grip is not as sticky as I want. Would chalk pretty well clear that up for the most part?

I understand what you mean on the jerking I think. I've been working on speed. Speed doesn't equal jerking.

Got my eyes on a couple of meets in the spring for my first one! Got to suck it up and just do it. I'm sure most of the meets in my area are looking for a new bottom feeder and I'm their guy ...

[simp3204]

Chalk makes a huge difference with grip. You also use it to help the bar sit on your back for squats.

[darren.dugan]

Chalk definitely helps keep the bar from slipping and is pretty much a necessity for deadlifting. Get yourself to a sports store and pick some up before your next deads session. Just keep in mind, it's not gonna be a magical cure for a weak grip if that is really an issue.

[ParsonBrown]

Thanks again. I think my grip is ok, but like everything else needs work. I've been doing my BB rows without any straps and I feel like that helps strengthen it a lot...

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-...ef=pd_sim_sg_2

I know chalk is chalk. I assume this stuff is as good as anything else? With Amazon prime I can get it shipped for free.

[JBenuzzi]

Dickstrong, good form BUT two minor corrections that most people don't know about.

Tuck that chin in ! Engage the front of your neck as well! Very important! Otherwise your neck tends to like to get fixed in that position in your daily life! Who wants to have their head hanging out like that? Have you ever seen people that look like that? it's gross.

Don't lean back at the top of the lift. End position is standing straight up, not leaning back at all. can cause injury.