What's my issue??

[shubhambatra96]

Whenever I do stiff leg deadlift, problem is my lower back round no matter what.. However I can keep my lower back straight during squats and deadlift or bent over row but not in stiff leg deadlift..what's the issue??

[shubhambatra96]

https://youtu.be/lUShMIjrM6c?t=2s

[BJP2k14]

Chest up, shoulders retracted if possible.

[Tommy W.]

Start with a lighter weight and get your form down.

[shubhambatra96]

I know my form is right but issue is something else i feel..that curve is lower back..

[3SchnitzelsAday]

What are you trying to achieve doing stiff legs?

[chazzy1864]

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/tra...deadlift.html/

[shubhambatra96]

well I know I can find substitute for stiff leg deadlift easily but I am worried is it sign of Posterior Pelvic Tilt or lordosis or just flexibility issue?

I really don't want to mess up mu squats or dl later down the road.. However I dont have any pain in lower back..

[SuffolkPunch]

Are you saying you can't physically alter the curve in your back while holding that (looks like a) broom handle?

I was expecting to see a video with a substantial weight - but if you can't do with just a broom handle then it must be inflexibility. Need to do some stretching.

[shubhambatra96]

i used to perform stiff leg deadlift properly with straight back but as of late i cant keep that curve straight while going down no matter how hard i try..It's just that curve is coming when bending with straight leg.. also i dont feel any pain in lower back..

[thinkgreen]

1. Do some stretching to get those hammies more flexible

2. Work on your form - you shouldn't just be bending over at the hip like that. You want to push your ass/hips back while keeping your chest up. You should feel a stretch in your hamstrings when you do this. Focus on this and it should make a large difference.

I also suggest doing RDLs instead, which is basically the same thing but just allows for a little bit of knee bend.

[shubhambatra96]

I did practice form for months and I do push hips back while keeping my back and legs straight (which looks quite evident when I am holding weights) but that curve makes form look very poor..hence I am worried..

[thinkgreen]

I did practice form for months and I do push hips back while keeping my back and legs straight (which looks quite evident when I am holding weights) but that curve makes form look very poor..hence I am worried..

Based on that video, no you do not. You literally just bend over at the hip. Do you feel a stretch in your hamstrings when you do that movement?

[shubhambatra96]

yeah mate I can feel the stretch in hamstrings when I go near knee level or slightly below it... I do it for hamstring purpose only along with some leg curls.. it's just without weight so thats why it seems like I am just going up and down.. If it's with weight it's impossible to go up and down so swiftly..