*** Deadlifting 101: Instructional videos ***

**rob112** · 03-27-2011, 07:55 AM

Lately I have been having trouble getting a comfortable form doing DL's. I don't know why, just all of the sudden. Watching this stuff made me realize mistakes I was starting to make since I so used to doing them/not thinking about it as much. Glad this thread is a sticky, good to watch every so often if form starts to be compromised.

**TML89** · 04-02-2011, 06:53 AM

I've tried to start deadlifting the last 3 times I've been to the gym... it just doesn't feel right on my lower back, I just don't get how my form should be

**sarathi1** · 04-02-2011, 10:02 AM

I am trying to get my form down for the deadlift. However, I cannot complete a proper deadlift because I believe my ankles and hips give out. It has nothing to do with the weight, I tried a deadlift, just with the bar. I have poor flexibility in hips and ankles I believe. Any tips? I really want to get over this barrier.

**chazzy1864** · 04-02-2011, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by sarathi1

I am trying to get my form down for the deadlift. However, I cannot complete a proper deadlift because I believe my ankles and hips give out. It has nothing to do with the weight, I tried a deadlift, just with the bar. I have poor flexibility in hips and ankles I believe. Any tips? I really want to get over this barrier.

Read the whole thread:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=123273471

**Demanwar** · 04-09-2011, 06:59 AM

As a pretty new member of the bodybuilding family videos like this are amazing I am bookmarking this and watching parts before each deadlift day! So thanks a ton i will rep one day

Dan

**HockeyAddict** · 04-16-2011, 02:00 PM

comments on form please?

**FueledByYelyah** · 04-26-2011, 10:02 AM

i did some deadlifts today, 5@185

im pretty sure my form was correct

my lower back felt nice and strong afterwards, thats a good sign right? definately no pain, but my lower back felt nice and strong, like it had just been worked on...

**triceptive** · 04-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by TML89

I've tried to start deadlifting the last 3 times I've been to the gym... it just doesn't feel right on my lower back, I just don't get how my form should be

Try with the lightest weight possible. I had a problem with getting my form down, so I would just do the bar to master the form. Then I started to add the weight as the form improved.

**Addicted2Iron01** · 04-27-2011, 08:29 AM

^ Good Advice. It's always best to start off light when learning proper form for any exercise. Video yourself and watch it back to help pick up on form issues and problems

**sportyaccordy** · 04-27-2011, 11:54 AM

What's the best way to ramp up to a max working set

I've been trying to get to 6x405... I got to 6x385, switched gyms and now I'm at ~4-5x385

I do very little of a warm up... 8x225, then the big set, and then 2 little volume sets after (2x6x335)

How should I warm up?

I am thinking:
6x135
6x225
3x315
1x335

Then the big set (hopefully 6x385 this week)

Prob will do away w/one of the volume sets after

What do you think?

**HunterCML** · 04-29-2011, 04:09 PM

Noob question:

Today was my first time doing deadlifts. My shins are all tore up from the bar. Did I completely screw up, or does that come with the territory?

**chazzy1864** · 04-29-2011, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by HunterCML

Noob question:

Today was my first time doing deadlifts. My shins are all tore up from the bar. Did I completely screw up, or does that come with the territory?

Pretty much the territory.

You don't need to fillet your shins, but the bar should remain in contact with your legs thorughout the lift.

If you need, you can try to find older/more worn bars in your gym to save your shins.

Also, tube socks & workout pants work wonders.

**sportyaccordy** · 04-30-2011, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by sportyaccordy

What's the best way to ramp up to a max working set

I've been trying to get to 6x405... I got to 6x385, switched gyms and now I'm at ~4-5x385

I do very little of a warm up... 8x225, then the big set, and then 2 little volume sets after (2x6x335)

How should I warm up?

I am thinking:
6x135
6x225
3x315
1x335

Then the big set (hopefully 6x385 this week)

Prob will do away w/one of the volume sets after

What do you think?

Hey just a follow up

I did do a longer warm up and wound up hitting a PR

5x225
3x275
3x315
6x385

Warming up is critical as I think it really helps get bloodflow to the key muscles in the lift. Felt great, form was fine too.

**n00blet** · 04-30-2011, 06:41 PM

I'm confused about the proper way to get the bar off the ground. What I've been doing is pulling the bar up and back while driving through my heels. Am I supposed to pull the bar back against my shins like that? It really scrapes my shins but helps me get the weight off the ground.

**No1enforcer** · 05-01-2011, 03:29 AM

After being off work with lower back pain(Herniated Disc) for 3 months & constant pain for over 6. My back is finally pain free & I really want to start deadlifts but I cannot afford to be off work again.

Should I just avoid them, One of my gym instructors recommended them to strengthen my back but I would like to hear what you think.

**RainingBlood** · 05-02-2011, 05:50 PM

What's the foot position for SLDL? Bar cuts the foot in half? Does the bar drag against the body?

**GoVegGo** · 05-06-2011, 09:32 AM

Kudos, form is so important!

**TheInsan1ty** · 05-12-2011, 05:00 PM

Can't tell you how good it is to have this thread up, I've learned this from my coach, and for those who are starting out lifting, use these guides and learn them, technique is the Key, if you don't lift right, you can and more likely will, get injured and that can put you out of training for a long time, even permanent.

Great thread.

**danielcole1919** · 05-15-2011, 11:03 AM

Maybe start actually working out on other excersizes??

**drisco20** · 05-15-2011, 11:52 AM

this is awesome

**jasongind** · 05-15-2011, 07:24 PM

That was very informative. I believe I've been doing a hybrid style dead lift of the three main lifts lol. Now I can really concentrait on the correct body position for each lift. Thanks a million.

**ChaseT** · 05-16-2011, 12:02 PM

If you want to learn proper deadlift form, you should really consult Myles Kantor

and Eric Talmant.

**HunterCML** · 05-21-2011, 08:52 AM

Hey guys.. I'm new to lifting, and very new to DLs. I've only been doing them less than a month now, and I don't have anyone experienced around me to help me out. I was wondering if someone would look over a vid I took? I posted it in my log, but I'll post the link to the post here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...1&postcount=71

I feel like my form might be off, and I'd hate to inflict injury on myself. Thanks in advanced!

**bblazev14** · 05-24-2011, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the videos! I'm alil hesitant to do dead lifts but I know I need to do this exercise!

**bblazev14** · 05-24-2011, 12:53 PM

Yea you shouldn't be tearing up your shins!?!?!

**UngeneticAzn** · 06-01-2011, 04:00 PM

Amazing post, cleared up a lot. Thanks!

**iksD** · 06-08-2011, 03:34 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufs6v...el_video_title

What am I doing wrong?

**JohnGregorry** · 06-08-2011, 03:54 AM

deadlifts are really important for the bodybuilder

**Yutes** · 06-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Wow thank you so much for these vids, I couldn't get my deadlift form proper and I've not been doing them for months because of it, going to apply what you've said

**Daniel678** · 06-12-2011, 11:34 AM

Alot of information here thanks

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