another deadlift Q (lockouts)

[CollegeKid]

alright, tonight i hit a new PR on deadlift of 355... but i wasn't able to exactly "lock it out". i was able to bring it all the way up, but my shoulders were rounded forward and even though i struggled for a good few seconds to lock em back i wasn't able to. this highly upset me... and it's been happening to me more often at lower weights as well. anyone have any suggestions on how to improve my lockouts?

p.s. do u guys also see stars (literally!) when deadin?

 

[Lee]

if u see stars its cuz all yer blood is rushing to yer head and you dont hav enough oxygen

if u cant lock yer shoulders out then u need to strengthen them, i suggest shoulder shrugs and dumbbell rows

 

[slobberknocker]

Do some pulls out of the power rack. Set the pins where ever your sticking point is. Basically, you're just working the top of your deadlift. It's a great deadlift assistance exercise, and it'll make your traps and lats huge.