Deadlift form Video Check

[stalker23]

I got so much help with my squat, that i wanted to get my deads critiqued too. I it looks like my starting position is really high, but ive tried to start lower, and it just doesn't feel right. I also look like my back is rounding, and im not sure if its a big problem, or just natural as the weight gets heavier.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6q8pAam0nw

-Back rounding to much?
-Start position-hips to high?
-Going to straight up- need to pull back more?

thanks

 

[thegoodfoods]

Back seems straight enough.
Starting Position? (bumb for more replies)
Pull back more so you lock out your back

 

[Subzeero]

you don't stretch for long enough before deads that is why your legs are bending too much. Just check, that, lower weight to perfect technique. Its your top priority, not the weight on the bar.

One trainer told me this morning, that if you have bad technique its like you owning a car, but you don't know how to drive it.

 

[thegoodfoods]

you don't stretch for long enough before deads that is why your legs are bending too much. Just check, that, lower weight to perfect technique. Its your top priority, not the weight on the bar.

His legs are bending too much?

 

[Subzeero]

His legs are bending too much?

yes, after watching it the tenth time, i still think its semi squat and semi dead. You should bend your knees just enough to prevent them from locking thats all.

 

[babaa]

you have to pull your shoulders more backwards when in standing position, rest looks fine, and hm.. you eventually should start with your legs lower, so that you can use your quads to get the bar moving

 

[youngguns]

yes, after watching it the tenth time, i still think its semi squat and semi dead. You should bend your knees just enough to prevent them from locking thats all.

I disagree, why would you want such a stiff deadlift? He's not doing hams here, when I deadlift I am a bit above 90.

 

[Subzeero]

I disagree, why would you want such a stiff deadlift? He's not doing hams here, when I deadlift I am a bit above 90.

IMO, deads are less affective, when knees are bent too much. Hams do seem to be doing some work, with the technique he is applying.

I am very orthodox when it comes to deads. I guess its just my opinion. If i wanted my hams to work, i would be doing squats instead.

ps. i am not saying he should be doing stiff legged deads. He can bend knees but not that much.

 

[youngguns]

I can deadlift 370x6 reps the way I do it, so I guess the more weight, not getting injured, is the right way.

 

[thegoodfoods]

yeah, I think his legs could've been bent a BIT more