deadlift form

[Shak]

i always thought i had good form when doing deads. however, i'm currently doing 5X5 and as my weight gets heavier, my form is getting crappy.

i keep wanted to round my back - any suggestions on how to correct this?

thanks

 

[PolishHammer1977]

any chance you can get a video of yourself?

this is a deadlift haven and you could be cured rather quickly!!!

 

[Shak]

sorry - i have no video camera or digital camera...i'm behind in the world of technology.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Are you in the city of Chicago? There are plenty of board members in Chicago...........

 

[JOKER47]

Lower the weight a bit, and make sure you keep your back arched HARD and TIGHT.
Soon, the tight arch will feel very natural even when the weights get higher, and you will be able to hold it.


Joker

 

[Debaser]

Also make sure you don't have any flexibility problems.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

I often thought I did everything with good form... until I videotaped myself and posted on this board...lol. Maybe you can find someone to take a look at your deads. Maybe someone in your gym competed as a powerlifter, etc.

 

[bignate73]

row more.

 

[Shak]

...make sure you keep your back arched HARD and TIGHT.
Soon, the tight arch will feel very natural even when the weights get higher, and you will be able to hold it.

i had an awesome day in the gym yesterday. my form felt awesome - i kept my back nice and arched. perhaps i was just having a bad day last week...

by the way...5X5 is awesome...i've added 20 pounds to my deads in the past month.

 

[Nonerz]

shak...do you do conventional or sumo? or both?

 

[Shak]

conventional - i love them.

 

[louden_swain]

I say lighten the load. . .

Make sure your 5 x 5 reps are quality reps.

Also, you can work on weak points. . you may want to consider:

- barbell rows
- hyperextensions
- good mornings

Always keep your form clean even if it requires lightening the load.

Good luck!