@gambeeno trying to find the right spot from where to start the pull. Nowadays I know where to start the pull so I don't roll the bar anymore. Rolling the bar is a way to get a little bit momentum in the lift before the start also, which works for some folk.
i saw some of your bp videos, what does a floor press do for u? also, r u finnish? if so, how do u explain so many great drivers coming from finland? my fav was toivonen, rip. thanx.
@secutorclaudius A floor press is used to strengthen the mid-point of the bench. It is also (if done with a dead start and medium grip) a very chest intensive excercise. Drivers? Hell, I dunno. :)
@secutorclaudius, every weekend all over finland people participate in rally races, and can start doing so at very young ages. Also, many of the roads in finland, from what I understand are tricky to drive on, and naturally call the drivers to be more vigilant and to posses better car control.
@secutorclaudius Yes, I have had some problems with my elbows. Elbow problems are quite common and a proper diagnosis is essential in order to get to the roots of the problems you are having. Visit a physiotherapist, in my experience, a physiotherapist usually gives you a faster and more accurate diagnosis than an M.D. I have used magnesia, liniment and elbow sleeves (neoprene), rest and rehab-exercises to heal up.
So, do you think pulling with your back is necessarily bad when doings deads? I am 5 feet, six inches tall with a stocky build, short arms and legs. It is almost impossible to do some things when I get down into position to pick up the weight, such as keeping my shoulder blades pulled back. How much of your legs were involved in the lifts here? A little, a lot?
@CH6257 hi, the short answer to your question is "no" and the long answer is "it depends". I utilize a lot of back in my pulls, and so does a lot of other lifters. It may not be the most optimal way of pulling for everyone and it most certainly doesn't fit everyone, but that kind of technique can be used. In these lifts (its quite old, my technique has changed has evolved since this clip) I utilized a little leg drive, but not near optimum.
@secutorclaudius You can work spec. in the area that you have problems, i.e. rack-pulls where you start the lift just below your knee. Overall strength will address this issue. Speed-work is also a possibility. Try powercleans and snatchpulls as assistance movements. I don't do any regular extra work for my grip, do all auxiliary movements without straps and use a multitude of different grips and barbell thicknesses (fatbar, gatgripz, etc) if available and your grip strength will increase.
@elohim666 hi again! question: how do u deal with callouses on your hands? last time i did dl the bar ripped a chunk of skin, bled, could hardly hold anything 4 about a week. don't use straps. thanx!
@secutorclaudius Use a foot file to smooth them down once in a while and if you are really picky some foot callus cream to make them smoother. My calluses pops from time to time. I have sports-tape with me in my bag and usually just tapes those damned things and continue lifting.
@secutorclaudius Squats. Due to the balancing factors of the squat. But DL's is probably the most natural movement you can do. You do DL's all the time working, lifting things off the floor etc. I don't like the term "functional training", because that usually means smiling jerks in tv-shop with a bosu-ball that tries to get you to do quarter squats or some other meaningless crap, DL's are as close to "functional training" there is. Do them, and do squats.
thanx, elohim. i can't believe there r some bodybuilders out there who say they never do dl's because they don't find them "necessary" to their workout plan.
@secutorclaudius Bodybuilders usually avoid DL's because they don't want a larger girth, because it messes with their symmetry. In the long run, I'd rather have a larger girth and actually be strong, than to be a perfect V-shape.
@mdavis5k Yes, there are a number of athletes that have done better pulls than that. For example, Teemu Leppänen pulled 315 kg (almost 700 lbs) in class -110 kg (-220 lbs) IPF this year, he's born in 1993. Not meaning to say that your pulls are bad, in fact - they are very good.
elohim, how come they say keep your hips low at the start, but when i see those strongmen competition dl, they r standing almost straight? r they using bad form, or what?
@secutorclaudius no, usually not. They are pulling from where they are most powerful. Also, they usually have a longer bar which is softer than an IPF-bar, which makes the lift essentially easier in the beginning. On hip position: imaging doing a vertical leap, where you aim to jump as high as you can, the startposition, thats also a good place to start pulling deads..
elohim, how come they say keep your hips low at the start, but when i see those strongmen competition dl, they r standing almost straight? r they using bad form, or what?
@secutorclaudius Strongmen are usually doing short pulls, think of them more like rack-pulls than deadlifts. Deadlifts are also highly individual, regarding different bio-mechanical factors such as hip-bone to back length some people are comfortable pulling with no hip-drive, full hip-drive etc. If you want to check out some mean DL-deviations, check out for example: Lamar Gant, Konstantin Konstantinov and Jouko Ahola.
@Peglaar check my recent videos, this one is two years old. On the other aspect, yeah - lifting weights is highly individual, and utilizing more back works better for me than to use extremely much leg drive. Thanks and stay strong!
Granted your strong, i couldnt keep grip off 200kg plus bar but.... dead lift technique training??? really?? this technique would injur most people, you should drop the weight and practise your technique!
At the time of filming (about two years ago) I pulled mostly with my back. Nowadays (check my latest clip from the Finnish Nationals in powerlifting) I utilize a little more leg drive and don't roll the barbell. I pulled 280 ks fairly ok with a similar technique as this. I think you are generalizing too much. Bare in mind that all trainees are individual with different bio-mechanical factors influencing the lift - therefore no universal technique template can be applied to all lifters.
I'm not disrepecting you or anything like that in any way (in fact, it's impressive in its own way) but without the use of steroids with the technique you're using there, natural lifters would seriously cause problems to their back and injure themselves severely. Natural trainers need the strictest of form and much lighter weight. Good vid though. Anything to help others is a good thing and much appreciated.
@thrillajacko Hi. I weigh around 110 kg. A 200 kg DL is nothing taking my own weight into consideration. I have never claimed that my way of pulling is universally correct, but the main point is keeping the lower back straight, in order to protect the lumbar discs from prolapse, which I demonstrate in this clip. Every trainee has to find a technique that suits them selves due to individual biomechanical factors. On a completely other note, are you implying that I use illegal substances?
I don't think thrillajacko said you use "illegal substances", I think hes point was that (and this is my interpretation only) he thinks you lift too heavy, so you struggle and loose "good form", therefore people who struggle this way can train only with steroids and push weights above their optimal maximum. Personally, I think it's fine, not perfect but fine.
I understand your interpretation of his comment, maybe I saw the comment in the wrong light. On the other hand, I disagree with him, steroids doesn't help in not getting hurt - it is usually the opposite. As far as my lifting goes, the pulls here are clearly not perfect, at the time, this was about 80%1RM, that is - clearly sub-maximal weights. I have noticed that when I pull lighter weights, I tend to get a little more sloppy. This is of course foolhardy and something I should work on.
@elohim666 One question, when you finish training, day after, do you feel that you've worked more hamstrings or lower back? I know the whole region is working but I'm just wondering what is working for you.
@markomanius If soreness is an indicator of the muscles primarely used in this excercise, it is without doubt the muscles in my back, the whole posterior chain. On the other hand, if I try DL:s after a heavy squat session (without a days rest) - I really see how much I utilize the legs in the lifts. It's not easy to pull heavy with shaky legs.
the way I have been instructed to do the lift is to get my ass quite close to the ground, almost as sitting down on a chair and keep my chin up most as possible, just like lookin up in the ceiling.
that's the conventional deadlift. that's mostly for mass though - what's the difference between your form and the deadlift I just explained?
hi.you are describing a very common way of pulling the DL and there is nothing wrong with it. In my opinion the DL is very individual as far as technique goes. A number of biomechanical factors affects the way a trainee is most comfortable pulling. When the vid was shot, I had a stronger back than legs, so I pulled with my back. In recent videos i do use more legs and I do look up. There are abundant expamples of extreme variants of DL:s which show no leg drive, full leg drive etc. Stay strong!
If i do squats then DL would you recommand a lesser use with the legs like you're doing here? Like that other dude I know DL needs to be preformed using legs else it could hurt ur back.
P.S. your name means god in hebrew but i think you knew that allready =p
i don't recommend dl after squats at all, due to the decreased leg-drive. It can of course be done, but usually results in more back utilized than legs.I recommend you to use the technique that fits you the best, if possible use as much leg drive as you can. The DL is very individual, there is no universal technique fit for every trainee due to several biomechanical factors, thus recommendations are very general. Yes, i know the origin(s) of my nick, and it is slightly ironic in several ways. ;)
Well we're all humans after all - i doubt how diffrent it can be from one to anthor, unless i was very short or very tall, but im averge 5'9 - The way I know it is that the pourpse of the legs in the lift is to make your back avoid to much preacure that he shouldnt be handeling in that part of the lift, decrease it more like it
I'm also 5'9 (175 cm). I try to use the legs too, in order to pull more weight, but I do not try to squat the weight up. I try to pull in what way feels natural for me. My best advice to you is to experiment with the foot-stance (how far from the barbell you are when lifting), and the hip-position where you do feel that you are pulling what feels most natural for you. Mind safety of course.
I think your back is a little more rounded than you could get it. Also, I think with your lockout if you just focus on thrusting your hips forward a bit more it might help.
i think the lower back is quite ok and the upper back rounding doesn't matter much, quite rarely does one suffer scoliosis or similar damages in the upper back area due to upper back rounding, on the other hand, your input on the hip issue maded me think about the lockouts - thanks!
Hey thanks man! But to be perfectly honest, my calfs are by far the worst muscle group on me, I've even pondered about the possibilities that I could have some weird calf-shrinking-disease, but I haven't really found any proof of the existance of such a disease. ;) Semper Fi!
yes they do. If you don't use straps, and keep your hands in an overhand grip (palms facing towards your body), the barbell will try to rotate out of your hands, pulling this way is very good for building up static grip strength in your hands, but it is very hard to pull a heavy load without a under/over (mixed) grip. The under/over grip locks the barbell and it is not as likely that a lift fails due to grip strength.
maan, I'm really bad at those programs.. I follow very rudimentary principles when it comes to training. There are numerous good systems out there, and successful powerlifters have come from every different school there is, therefore I don't like to advocate a method over another. Training is individual and you just have to find that which suits you. :) Some schools/disciplines/methods: Westside Barbell, Ed Coan routine, Boris Sheiko method, progressive overloading and the 5x5 programme.
note: the programmes I listed are just a few select, there are a lot more programmes which has been proven effective by a number of trainees. My principle is easy: periodization: base period and max period. Focus on large movements and strength development. Bigger weights, fewer reps. One training cycle (7-10 days) is usually 2 heavy sessions, 1 explosive, 1 rehab, 1-2 cardio and volume. Train hard, take care of nutrition and sleep and be open to new ideas and you will be all you can be. :)
fkn i lvoe how u doing ur deadlifts its diffrent ur like rowing the weight and then bending ur back a bit not all the way .. its like ur pulling with ur hands and doing a half rep row and then going back with ur abck .. i don't know if u got wat i mean't lol
Nice lifts man! And nice form! When i saw your video i was sure that the 'comments' below would tell you to straighten your back e.t.c DO NOT listen to anybody and keep up man. Stay strong! P.S. I use alternate grip, and never had any injury or problem...
Thanks mate! I've got a lot of feedback on the back issue, some have been well-founded and other not.. I've said that I choose strength over über-form any day of the week, and I stick by it, going heavier usually means larger gains if done correctly. :) παραμείνουν ισχυρές! (I hope I got it right. ;))
this may have been covered before, but i think that your back should be straighter. Also, drop your ass a little lower...seems that your not getting as much force generated by your quads. My thoughts on deads is keep it as much as a hack squat as possible on the low end of the lift.
I'll take your remarks into consideration. The main reason why my DL looked this way at the time when this clip was made was that I didn't squat on a regular basis, so my legs where substantially weaker than my back. Now, I'm squatting on a regular basis but not doing DLs.. Lazyness is a hell of a ting.;) Tried sumo, but that utilizes legs more than back in the beginning of the lift, more squatting shourly would increase my sumo-DL. I've pulled 230kg in sumo. Good training to you guys in the US!
well I guess you're right.. on the other hand I find it kind of interesting that practically every powerlifter on the planet deadlifts with a mixed grip. I guess they're doing it wrong aswell. I'll inform them with your wise insight! On the other hand.. You could be mistaken ..
Naah, in my opinion it's quite alright and it fits me quite well due to my strong lower back, but in comparison weak legs. When it comes to powerlifting and lifting weights, my humble opinion is that everybody has to find a technique that fits themselves personally. This is due to physiological factors, such as the length of the bones compared to the back and arms, etc. These factors makes lifting different for every individual and that makes technique varied from individual to individual.
you may have a strong lower back but when your bent like that your not maximising the muscles used. if you had a straight back you'd get more out of it but wouldn't be able to lift as much. you will never see any weightlifer/bodybuilder/athlete without a straight back. Dont you think this is for a reason?
Are you referring to the upper back or the lower? It is perfectly fine to pull with an arched upper back, as long as the lower back stays straight. I have pulled 250 kg with the same form as I have in this video. For other athletes with similar form, who pull a lot less with the legs, and more with the back, check out the videos titled "Konstantine Kostanov Deadlift" and "Jouko Ahola Deadlift", then tell me that I have never seen a athlete pull without a straight (upper) back.
Well mate, it's a matter of opinion. In my point of view, my technique has worked somewhat okay for me. If you have another opinion, that's fine by me. I have never claimed to be a technique expert, on the contrary, I have in my videos claimed that I'm improving and constantly evolving my technique. But this seems to do the trick for me so I'm sticking to it for the time being, I'm making reasonable gains.
Must and must... Some train with a wider grip from time to time, especially with a over-hand grip, you usually can keep your back straighter than with a more narrow grip, but as a basic technique, I advise you to use a grip that keeps your arms straight down towards the barbell. For me, that is a shoulder-wide grip. It primarely protects my arms from injury, going heavy with a mixed, wide grip could put for example your arms in danger. Stay strong!
hello there ....you are a Beast man ....with all the weight ...just one comment though more like a question .Dont you think your formis bad in here , i mean the not-so straight -back ( 0.17, 0.26 ...)
Hi. I think form is great for not getting hurt when lifting heavy, but the form is according to me, mostly ok in the lifts you mentioned. The most important thing is to not let the lower back get curved drastically outwards. The upper back can get curved, doesn't matter that much. Lastly, I always choose larger weights over form, but training hard means training smart, common sense is essential. Thank's again for the comment. Stay strong, train hard.
Firstly, I like your open minded response to everyone's comments. For what it's worth in my experience I've made much quicker gains when I've sacrificed weight for form. However this refers to squats and bench press and not Deadlift which I've just been doing for 5 months.
Thanks, I try to keep an open mind. Lifting weights is in my book individually different for all trainees, i.e. I'm never claiming that my arguments are universally true and that the same technique can be applied to every one. I always tend to choose load over form any day, as those who never dare to lift heavy tend to grow less and develop slower.. Common sense is essential though. Good training to you guys over there in the U.S!
I did squats today and deadlifts for the first time, with my cousin teaching me the correct forms. I was able to squat 185 6-10 reps and did 3 sets. And with deadlift i worked all the way up to 225 and was able to do 225 5 reps, till i decided to stop because its my first time ever doing squats or deadlifts. Should i increase my weight next time? or continue 5-8 reps and work my way up? or whats a good technique for begineer.
Hello! In my opinion you shoul learn correct technique at first, in order to safely control more weight, i.e. squat for example 5 sets of 8-10 for around four weeks at a load that you can handle, but that is still heavy to the point that you can control it. After 3-4 weeks, drop down to 5 sets of 5 reps for a heavy load, 3-4 weeks later, you can drop down to 7-8 sets of 3 reps for a heavy load. Thus, progressively lowering the work volume but increasing the work load is for me, the way to go.
The DL is another story.. DL relies more on raw strength than technique, but of course good form is essential so that you don't get hurt. I would recommend, that you do 5 sets of 5 reps, for 5-6 weeks with a load that you can pull without breaking form. Progressively add weight to that load every week (same as in squat) around 5-10 lbs a week. Then do 6-7 sets of 3 reps for a couple of weeks with weight that you can do 3 good reps with. Same here, add more lbs for each week.
Does the deadlift and Squat work your lower whole back? Because my lower back is moderately sore and my upper back is a little bit sore, near my my traps area. Is that normal?
Both are compound exercises and will make most parts of your body sore in a way or another.. ;) I usually have a lot of soreness in my lower back after a heavy DL session. Make sure to warm up extensively before lifting heavy, and do a lot of warm up DLs.
so lets say my 5 rep deadlift is 225 i should start warming up with 135 at 7 reps or so? and work my way up adding 10-20 pounds each time till geting to 225?
I would do something like this: warm up: 20x45, 20x45, 10x90, 8x135, weight acclimatization: 5x180, 3x202.5 then work sets: 5x5x225. Do something like a four week cycle, add 5-10 lbs to the work load on the work sets each week. Make sure to warm up until you feel that you really is warm.
primarely squats. front-, back- and zercher squats but also good mornings, barbell bent-over rows, short deadlifts, well, most large-portion-of-your-body compound excercises will help you gain overall strength and thus increase your deadlift.
i've heard of sooo many different way to do the deadlift. and idk who to believe. i use to do it just like this but my coach said to only use your legs. so basically i sat my ass on the ground and lifted up with my back completely staright...
It is individual for all, learning to find the best technique that suits you is a long process. I've got a strong back, so I pull alot with my back, with almost stiff legs, this is more and more obvious in my later videos. Try rolling the loaded barbell towards you, when it meets your chins and when you feel comfortable in the hip, pull as explosively and hard you can. Film it. Evaluate. My five cents: deadlift is an excercise for your whole body, why should you be pulling with only your legs?
for example, check out a video titled "Jouko Ahola Deadlitfs At Gym" here on YT, also, check also out a video titled "Konstantine Kostanov Deadlift". Notice that they pull mostly with their back. That being said, I don't recommend any technique for you, experiment and you will find the most natural position for yourself.
Yes. You are supposed to arch your lower back, I should arch some more in these lifts, but the most important thing is to keep your whole torso tight, don't let your body slope forward and expose your lower back, keep your back straight, shoulders back and pull with your whole body. Then, this that I am doing right here, is far from perfect, I'm still learning. :)
Awesome job Elohim! I'm just starting my powerlifting career and am using your vids and some others as a guide for my own technique, good luck with your future goals man, I know you can accomplish them!
Being a lazy bastard, I usually warm up with a few sets, and loads of liniment.. ;) I usually do something like: 5x60,100,140 3x160, 3x180. Working sets after the warm up.
Thanks for a fast reply. I asked because i barely do any warm up sets, so i guess im a bit more lazy. I've realized that it is quite important to do warm ups now :)
Thanks for the comment. I have lifted weights for about five years now, and really early I think I deadlifted about 140-150 kg weighing around 90kg, which is not that good. Around 2½ yrs ago i deadlifted 230 kg weighing around 105kg, and about a half year ago, 250kg weighing around 110 kg. I see the deadlift as the true indicator of raw power, so my goals are set high, but it takes time, and atm I'm focusing a lot on the benchpress. The goal for 2009 is 270 raw in the DL. Cheers!
thanks. though i don't agree on the music part, everybody is allowed personal oppinions.. personally, i really enjoy dropkick murphys, it's a working mans music! ;)
Thanks for your comment Antarath! And it sure is good to return to some older videos to check out the form.. I must say, looking at it now, I notice that all that time spent at seminars and the gym trying to improve my form has payed off, this is not awful form, but nowadays, it most certainly is better. I'll try to film a video from a deadlift session in the near future so I can point out some of the main differences.. Stay strong! Also, great videos from you man! Grip training ftw. :)
oh and you lower back isnt rounded at all. its in very good position. your upper back is rounded due to holding the bar but that is good as it allows upper body to remain more upright and reduces stress on lower back
Thanks for the comment jayminge! You have made excellent progress with the DL, a 3rm at 255 weighing 98 is really good. Thumbs up. :) The form is quite sloppy, but it's just for fun.. ;) I was weighing about 105-107 kilos when i filmed this. In more recent videos, I'm heavier, around 112-113 kilos. Rock on!
Very impressive. great power to break the weight off the ground. How heavy are you by the way? i am getting into power lifting. have trained the deadlift since i was young and can do 3rm at 255 at 98kg bodyweight. my squat is laggin however. your knees need to be straight when you lockout for it to be counted in competition. keep it up
Impressive!! I have been bodybuilding for about 10 months now, and recently did a max deadlift at 300 pounds. Hope to be as strong as you one day, i always refer back to this vid when i need a boost or need a reminder on good form.
Thanks for the comment Savatage. :) I do need to point out that some of these lifts are quite sloppy and the technique isn't what it should be. The leg position at the start of the lift is quite high, so I'm pulling mostly with my back. I've got ok strength in my back, but the legs should be utilized more in the lift. Rock on. :)
I have lifted weights for about five years now, and really early I think I deadlifted about 140-150 kg weighing around 90kg, which is not that good. Around 2½ yrs ago i deadlifted 230 kg weighing around 105kg, and about a half year ago, 250kg weighing around 110 kg.
I am seeing a rounded back and high hips and butt on this one, which both of my trainers told me was bad, even horrible, form. The weight is heavy and the guy looks really strong, but if I tried this form, my trainers would make corrections.
I agree on the high hips, I'm working on that aspect. (It's a flexibility issue)
The rounding of the back is not as bad, it's paramount that the lower back isn't rounded, but it's really not that important with the upper back. It really looks worse than it is, because of the forward pronation of the shoulders (due to the mixed and quite loose grip).
Like I said, you are obviously strong. I think the lower back is too rounded, but maybe I have some paranoia about that issue. Bikram's yoga practice has helped me get more hip and glute flexible in recent months (deeper squats and more glute activation in DL and squat) but you are lifting much more that I am at the moment, so I don't want to come across as preachy. Stay strong and healthy.
i can't believe my ears ! Dropkick Murphy's!! omg !
i love that shit!@!@
kertcobainSA 11 months ago
@kertcobainSA good on you lad.
elohim666 11 months ago
ok that makes sence thanks
gambeeno 1 year ago
why do u keep rolling the bar?
gambeeno 1 year ago
@gambeeno trying to find the right spot from where to start the pull. Nowadays I know where to start the pull so I don't roll the bar anymore. Rolling the bar is a way to get a little bit momentum in the lift before the start also, which works for some folk.
elohim666 1 year ago
What song is this???
GUIPenguin 1 year ago
@GUIPenguin reads in the description. Dropkick Murphys - The Warriors Code
elohim666 1 year ago
i saw some of your bp videos, what does a floor press do for u? also, r u finnish? if so, how do u explain so many great drivers coming from finland? my fav was toivonen, rip. thanx.
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius A floor press is used to strengthen the mid-point of the bench. It is also (if done with a dead start and medium grip) a very chest intensive excercise. Drivers? Hell, I dunno. :)
elohim666 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius, every weekend all over finland people participate in rally races, and can start doing so at very young ages. Also, many of the roads in finland, from what I understand are tricky to drive on, and naturally call the drivers to be more vigilant and to posses better car control.
yeagemk 1 year ago
@yeagemk lol. :D
elohim666 1 year ago
thanks, i-ve been trying to avoid movements that hurt (usually pulling), but it's no better. wonder if my insurance covers a physiotherapist.
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
elohim, u ever had elbow pain? it hurts when i squeeze the bar, haven't done curls in about 3 months. just wondering, don't know who to ask.
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius Yes, I have had some problems with my elbows. Elbow problems are quite common and a proper diagnosis is essential in order to get to the roots of the problems you are having. Visit a physiotherapist, in my experience, a physiotherapist usually gives you a faster and more accurate diagnosis than an M.D. I have used magnesia, liniment and elbow sleeves (neoprene), rest and rehab-exercises to heal up.
elohim666 1 year ago
So, do you think pulling with your back is necessarily bad when doings deads? I am 5 feet, six inches tall with a stocky build, short arms and legs. It is almost impossible to do some things when I get down into position to pick up the weight, such as keeping my shoulder blades pulled back. How much of your legs were involved in the lifts here? A little, a lot?
CH6257 1 year ago
@CH6257 hi, the short answer to your question is "no" and the long answer is "it depends". I utilize a lot of back in my pulls, and so does a lot of other lifters. It may not be the most optimal way of pulling for everyone and it most certainly doesn't fit everyone, but that kind of technique can be used. In these lifts (its quite old, my technique has changed has evolved since this clip) I utilized a little leg drive, but not near optimum.
elohim666 1 year ago
when i go for my max, i can pull it past my knees, but have problems locking it. should i do more shrugs? also, do u do anything extra for your grip?
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius You can work spec. in the area that you have problems, i.e. rack-pulls where you start the lift just below your knee. Overall strength will address this issue. Speed-work is also a possibility. Try powercleans and snatchpulls as assistance movements. I don't do any regular extra work for my grip, do all auxiliary movements without straps and use a multitude of different grips and barbell thicknesses (fatbar, gatgripz, etc) if available and your grip strength will increase.
elohim666 1 year ago
@elohim666 hi again! question: how do u deal with callouses on your hands? last time i did dl the bar ripped a chunk of skin, bled, could hardly hold anything 4 about a week. don't use straps. thanx!
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius Use a foot file to smooth them down once in a while and if you are really picky some foot callus cream to make them smoother. My calluses pops from time to time. I have sports-tape with me in my bag and usually just tapes those damned things and continue lifting.
elohim666 1 year ago
@elohim666 oh thanx, never thought of tape. take care!
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
what do u think is better for your whole body, dl's or squats?
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius Squats. Due to the balancing factors of the squat. But DL's is probably the most natural movement you can do. You do DL's all the time working, lifting things off the floor etc. I don't like the term "functional training", because that usually means smiling jerks in tv-shop with a bosu-ball that tries to get you to do quarter squats or some other meaningless crap, DL's are as close to "functional training" there is. Do them, and do squats.
elohim666 1 year ago
thanx, elohim. i can't believe there r some bodybuilders out there who say they never do dl's because they don't find them "necessary" to their workout plan.
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius Bodybuilders usually avoid DL's because they don't want a larger girth, because it messes with their symmetry. In the long run, I'd rather have a larger girth and actually be strong, than to be a perfect V-shape.
elohim666 1 year ago
Bad ass!!!!!!!!!!
blastbeatsable 1 year ago
Can anyone beat what I did at 17? 575 HS record going on 19 yrs.
mdavis5k 1 year ago
@mdavis5k Yes, there are a number of athletes that have done better pulls than that. For example, Teemu Leppänen pulled 315 kg (almost 700 lbs) in class -110 kg (-220 lbs) IPF this year, he's born in 1993. Not meaning to say that your pulls are bad, in fact - they are very good.
elohim666 1 year ago
elohim, how come they say keep your hips low at the start, but when i see those strongmen competition dl, they r standing almost straight? r they using bad form, or what?
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius no, usually not. They are pulling from where they are most powerful. Also, they usually have a longer bar which is softer than an IPF-bar, which makes the lift essentially easier in the beginning. On hip position: imaging doing a vertical leap, where you aim to jump as high as you can, the startposition, thats also a good place to start pulling deads..
elohim666 1 year ago
elohim, how come they say keep your hips low at the start, but when i see those strongmen competition dl, they r standing almost straight? r they using bad form, or what?
secutorclaudius 1 year ago
@secutorclaudius Strongmen are usually doing short pulls, think of them more like rack-pulls than deadlifts. Deadlifts are also highly individual, regarding different bio-mechanical factors such as hip-bone to back length some people are comfortable pulling with no hip-drive, full hip-drive etc. If you want to check out some mean DL-deviations, check out for example: Lamar Gant, Konstantin Konstantinov and Jouko Ahola.
elohim666 1 year ago
cool song and clean lifts dude well done!
czoraa21 1 year ago
@czoraa21 thanks dude.
elohim666 1 year ago
you use too much back and not enough legs am suprise u haven't hurt yourself...but if it feels comfortable for you then why change
Peglaar 1 year ago
@Peglaar check my recent videos, this one is two years old. On the other aspect, yeah - lifting weights is highly individual, and utilizing more back works better for me than to use extremely much leg drive. Thanks and stay strong!
elohim666 1 year ago
Granted your strong, i couldnt keep grip off 200kg plus bar but.... dead lift technique training??? really?? this technique would injur most people, you should drop the weight and practise your technique!
eupharies 2 years ago 2
At the time of filming (about two years ago) I pulled mostly with my back. Nowadays (check my latest clip from the Finnish Nationals in powerlifting) I utilize a little more leg drive and don't roll the barbell. I pulled 280 ks fairly ok with a similar technique as this. I think you are generalizing too much. Bare in mind that all trainees are individual with different bio-mechanical factors influencing the lift - therefore no universal technique template can be applied to all lifters.
elohim666 2 years ago
I'm not disrepecting you or anything like that in any way (in fact, it's impressive in its own way) but without the use of steroids with the technique you're using there, natural lifters would seriously cause problems to their back and injure themselves severely. Natural trainers need the strictest of form and much lighter weight. Good vid though. Anything to help others is a good thing and much appreciated.
thrillajacko 2 years ago
@thrillajacko Hi. I weigh around 110 kg. A 200 kg DL is nothing taking my own weight into consideration. I have never claimed that my way of pulling is universally correct, but the main point is keeping the lower back straight, in order to protect the lumbar discs from prolapse, which I demonstrate in this clip. Every trainee has to find a technique that suits them selves due to individual biomechanical factors. On a completely other note, are you implying that I use illegal substances?
elohim666 2 years ago
I don't think thrillajacko said you use "illegal substances", I think hes point was that (and this is my interpretation only) he thinks you lift too heavy, so you struggle and loose "good form", therefore people who struggle this way can train only with steroids and push weights above their optimal maximum. Personally, I think it's fine, not perfect but fine.
markomanius 2 years ago
I understand your interpretation of his comment, maybe I saw the comment in the wrong light. On the other hand, I disagree with him, steroids doesn't help in not getting hurt - it is usually the opposite. As far as my lifting goes, the pulls here are clearly not perfect, at the time, this was about 80%1RM, that is - clearly sub-maximal weights. I have noticed that when I pull lighter weights, I tend to get a little more sloppy. This is of course foolhardy and something I should work on.
elohim666 2 years ago
@elohim666 One question, when you finish training, day after, do you feel that you've worked more hamstrings or lower back? I know the whole region is working but I'm just wondering what is working for you.
markomanius 2 years ago
@markomanius If soreness is an indicator of the muscles primarely used in this excercise, it is without doubt the muscles in my back, the whole posterior chain. On the other hand, if I try DL:s after a heavy squat session (without a days rest) - I really see how much I utilize the legs in the lifts. It's not easy to pull heavy with shaky legs.
elohim666 2 years ago
Steroids do not prevent injury
They can actually increase the risk as muscle growth increases at a greater rate than tendon strength
morry27 1 year ago
the way I have been instructed to do the lift is to get my ass quite close to the ground, almost as sitting down on a chair and keep my chin up most as possible, just like lookin up in the ceiling.
that's the conventional deadlift. that's mostly for mass though - what's the difference between your form and the deadlift I just explained?
just to make sure: not trying to say you
hellere10banditters 2 years ago
hi.you are describing a very common way of pulling the DL and there is nothing wrong with it. In my opinion the DL is very individual as far as technique goes. A number of biomechanical factors affects the way a trainee is most comfortable pulling. When the vid was shot, I had a stronger back than legs, so I pulled with my back. In recent videos i do use more legs and I do look up. There are abundant expamples of extreme variants of DL:s which show no leg drive, full leg drive etc. Stay strong!
elohim666 2 years ago
I see, thanks for the long respond.
hellere10banditters 2 years ago
If i do squats then DL would you recommand a lesser use with the legs like you're doing here? Like that other dude I know DL needs to be preformed using legs else it could hurt ur back.
P.S. your name means god in hebrew but i think you knew that allready =p
muzimuzi 2 years ago
i don't recommend dl after squats at all, due to the decreased leg-drive. It can of course be done, but usually results in more back utilized than legs.I recommend you to use the technique that fits you the best, if possible use as much leg drive as you can. The DL is very individual, there is no universal technique fit for every trainee due to several biomechanical factors, thus recommendations are very general. Yes, i know the origin(s) of my nick, and it is slightly ironic in several ways. ;)
elohim666 2 years ago
Well we're all humans after all - i doubt how diffrent it can be from one to anthor, unless i was very short or very tall, but im averge 5'9 - The way I know it is that the pourpse of the legs in the lift is to make your back avoid to much preacure that he shouldnt be handeling in that part of the lift, decrease it more like it
muzimuzi 2 years ago
I'm also 5'9 (175 cm). I try to use the legs too, in order to pull more weight, but I do not try to squat the weight up. I try to pull in what way feels natural for me. My best advice to you is to experiment with the foot-stance (how far from the barbell you are when lifting), and the hip-position where you do feel that you are pulling what feels most natural for you. Mind safety of course.
elohim666 2 years ago
By having those blocks, aren't you decreasing the amount of distance that is being lifted?
ww3k 2 years ago
Yes. Powerlifters often use ways of shortening the lifts to work on different parts - sticking points and such.
elohim666 2 years ago
I think your back is a little more rounded than you could get it. Also, I think with your lockout if you just focus on thrusting your hips forward a bit more it might help.
ronhoward47 2 years ago
i think the lower back is quite ok and the upper back rounding doesn't matter much, quite rarely does one suffer scoliosis or similar damages in the upper back area due to upper back rounding, on the other hand, your input on the hip issue maded me think about the lockouts - thanks!
elohim666 2 years ago
are your feets together? i cant tell... much
tlast2012dude 2 years ago
pretty close together.
elohim666 2 years ago
mark ripptoe mentioned in his book that its normal thing that ur lowerback would be little rounded as the wieghts get heavy in deadlift
awamy91 2 years ago
keep your back straighter and they would be perfect!
bodybuilder444444 2 years ago
Damn, you got some hulking calfs, bro! Wish I had ones like that!
JVeley96 2 years ago
Hey thanks man! But to be perfectly honest, my calfs are by far the worst muscle group on me, I've even pondered about the possibilities that I could have some weird calf-shrinking-disease, but I haven't really found any proof of the existance of such a disease. ;) Semper Fi!
elohim666 2 years ago
that some serious weight there homie... great song
jonb32oz 2 years ago 2
thanks mate!
elohim666 2 years ago
does the opposite hands make a differance
zpopowski09 2 years ago
yes they do. If you don't use straps, and keep your hands in an overhand grip (palms facing towards your body), the barbell will try to rotate out of your hands, pulling this way is very good for building up static grip strength in your hands, but it is very hard to pull a heavy load without a under/over (mixed) grip. The under/over grip locks the barbell and it is not as likely that a lift fails due to grip strength.
elohim666 2 years ago
mate do u recon u can give us a program for power lifting ???
tiana123123321 2 years ago
maan, I'm really bad at those programs.. I follow very rudimentary principles when it comes to training. There are numerous good systems out there, and successful powerlifters have come from every different school there is, therefore I don't like to advocate a method over another. Training is individual and you just have to find that which suits you. :) Some schools/disciplines/methods: Westside Barbell, Ed Coan routine, Boris Sheiko method, progressive overloading and the 5x5 programme.
elohim666 2 years ago
note: the programmes I listed are just a few select, there are a lot more programmes which has been proven effective by a number of trainees. My principle is easy: periodization: base period and max period. Focus on large movements and strength development. Bigger weights, fewer reps. One training cycle (7-10 days) is usually 2 heavy sessions, 1 explosive, 1 rehab, 1-2 cardio and volume. Train hard, take care of nutrition and sleep and be open to new ideas and you will be all you can be. :)
elohim666 2 years ago
fkn i lvoe how u doing ur deadlifts its diffrent ur like rowing the weight and then bending ur back a bit not all the way .. its like ur pulling with ur hands and doing a half rep row and then going back with ur abck .. i don't know if u got wat i mean't lol
tiana123123321 2 years ago
thanks mate.
elohim666 2 years ago
Nice lifts man! And nice form! When i saw your video i was sure that the 'comments' below would tell you to straighten your back e.t.c DO NOT listen to anybody and keep up man. Stay strong! P.S. I use alternate grip, and never had any injury or problem...
freaknick250 2 years ago
Thanks mate! I've got a lot of feedback on the back issue, some have been well-founded and other not.. I've said that I choose strength over über-form any day of the week, and I stick by it, going heavier usually means larger gains if done correctly. :) παραμείνουν ισχυρές! (I hope I got it right. ;))
elohim666 2 years ago
this may have been covered before, but i think that your back should be straighter. Also, drop your ass a little lower...seems that your not getting as much force generated by your quads. My thoughts on deads is keep it as much as a hack squat as possible on the low end of the lift.
All in all, good shit dood!
Ever tried Sumo?
thaOrleanyte 2 years ago
I'll take your remarks into consideration. The main reason why my DL looked this way at the time when this clip was made was that I didn't squat on a regular basis, so my legs where substantially weaker than my back. Now, I'm squatting on a regular basis but not doing DLs.. Lazyness is a hell of a ting.;) Tried sumo, but that utilizes legs more than back in the beginning of the lift, more squatting shourly would increase my sumo-DL. I've pulled 230kg in sumo. Good training to you guys in the US!
elohim666 2 years ago
Having your hands on opposit sides of the bar is an easy way to tear a bicep or tricep.
MapleLeafMuscle777 2 years ago
Wrong.
Havin a crooked arm on the other hand.
elohim666 2 years ago
If you want to be an idot an ignore safety precautions, go straight ahead.
I was trying to help you but you're to dumb to even listen to what others have to say.
MapleLeafMuscle777 2 years ago
well I guess you're right.. on the other hand I find it kind of interesting that practically every powerlifter on the planet deadlifts with a mixed grip. I guess they're doing it wrong aswell. I'll inform them with your wise insight! On the other hand.. You could be mistaken ..
elohim666 2 years ago
It does look like you have a slight rounding in your lower back. Strong lifts though...
Danpatriot1 2 years ago
mate your technique is poor. Surely you can see this
chiefcullen 2 years ago
Naah, in my opinion it's quite alright and it fits me quite well due to my strong lower back, but in comparison weak legs. When it comes to powerlifting and lifting weights, my humble opinion is that everybody has to find a technique that fits themselves personally. This is due to physiological factors, such as the length of the bones compared to the back and arms, etc. These factors makes lifting different for every individual and that makes technique varied from individual to individual.
elohim666 2 years ago
you may have a strong lower back but when your bent like that your not maximising the muscles used. if you had a straight back you'd get more out of it but wouldn't be able to lift as much. you will never see any weightlifer/bodybuilder/athlete without a straight back. Dont you think this is for a reason?
chiefcullen 2 years ago
Are you referring to the upper back or the lower? It is perfectly fine to pull with an arched upper back, as long as the lower back stays straight. I have pulled 250 kg with the same form as I have in this video. For other athletes with similar form, who pull a lot less with the legs, and more with the back, check out the videos titled "Konstantine Kostanov Deadlift" and "Jouko Ahola Deadlift", then tell me that I have never seen a athlete pull without a straight (upper) back.
elohim666 2 years ago
Face it mate! You cant lift properly
chiefcullen 2 years ago
Well mate, it's a matter of opinion. In my point of view, my technique has worked somewhat okay for me. If you have another opinion, that's fine by me. I have never claimed to be a technique expert, on the contrary, I have in my videos claimed that I'm improving and constantly evolving my technique. But this seems to do the trick for me so I'm sticking to it for the time being, I'm making reasonable gains.
elohim666 2 years ago
If you on the other hand are referring to my lower back, you are making a hen out of a feather.
elohim666 2 years ago
nice lifting man : )
Stianlolz 3 years ago
thanks friend! :) stay strong!
elohim666 2 years ago
i deadlift with a wider than shoulder width stance, but arms still outside legs. is that ok? or is a hip wide stance a must?
tamrajkilvish 3 years ago
Must and must... Some train with a wider grip from time to time, especially with a over-hand grip, you usually can keep your back straighter than with a more narrow grip, but as a basic technique, I advise you to use a grip that keeps your arms straight down towards the barbell. For me, that is a shoulder-wide grip. It primarely protects my arms from injury, going heavy with a mixed, wide grip could put for example your arms in danger. Stay strong!
elohim666 2 years ago
thanks for the advice. your lockouts are sharp by the way. keep it up.
tamrajkilvish 2 years ago
hello there ....you are a Beast man ....with all the weight ...just one comment though more like a question .Dont you think your formis bad in here , i mean the not-so straight -back ( 0.17, 0.26 ...)
Thank you
keep up the great work
hereisthankappan 3 years ago
Hi. I think form is great for not getting hurt when lifting heavy, but the form is according to me, mostly ok in the lifts you mentioned. The most important thing is to not let the lower back get curved drastically outwards. The upper back can get curved, doesn't matter that much. Lastly, I always choose larger weights over form, but training hard means training smart, common sense is essential. Thank's again for the comment. Stay strong, train hard.
elohim666 3 years ago
Firstly, I like your open minded response to everyone's comments. For what it's worth in my experience I've made much quicker gains when I've sacrificed weight for form. However this refers to squats and bench press and not Deadlift which I've just been doing for 5 months.
GuyIV 2 years ago
Thanks, I try to keep an open mind. Lifting weights is in my book individually different for all trainees, i.e. I'm never claiming that my arguments are universally true and that the same technique can be applied to every one. I always tend to choose load over form any day, as those who never dare to lift heavy tend to grow less and develop slower.. Common sense is essential though. Good training to you guys over there in the U.S!
elohim666 2 years ago
great video. good weight, good form and DKM! sick
RockyTop1012 2 years ago
thanks mate!
elohim666 2 years ago
I did squats today and deadlifts for the first time, with my cousin teaching me the correct forms. I was able to squat 185 6-10 reps and did 3 sets. And with deadlift i worked all the way up to 225 and was able to do 225 5 reps, till i decided to stop because its my first time ever doing squats or deadlifts. Should i increase my weight next time? or continue 5-8 reps and work my way up? or whats a good technique for begineer.
xrayers 3 years ago
Hello! In my opinion you shoul learn correct technique at first, in order to safely control more weight, i.e. squat for example 5 sets of 8-10 for around four weeks at a load that you can handle, but that is still heavy to the point that you can control it. After 3-4 weeks, drop down to 5 sets of 5 reps for a heavy load, 3-4 weeks later, you can drop down to 7-8 sets of 3 reps for a heavy load. Thus, progressively lowering the work volume but increasing the work load is for me, the way to go.
elohim666 3 years ago
The DL is another story.. DL relies more on raw strength than technique, but of course good form is essential so that you don't get hurt. I would recommend, that you do 5 sets of 5 reps, for 5-6 weeks with a load that you can pull without breaking form. Progressively add weight to that load every week (same as in squat) around 5-10 lbs a week. Then do 6-7 sets of 3 reps for a couple of weeks with weight that you can do 3 good reps with. Same here, add more lbs for each week.
elohim666 3 years ago
Does the deadlift and Squat work your lower whole back? Because my lower back is moderately sore and my upper back is a little bit sore, near my my traps area. Is that normal?
xrayers 3 years ago
Both are compound exercises and will make most parts of your body sore in a way or another.. ;) I usually have a lot of soreness in my lower back after a heavy DL session. Make sure to warm up extensively before lifting heavy, and do a lot of warm up DLs.
elohim666 3 years ago
so lets say my 5 rep deadlift is 225 i should start warming up with 135 at 7 reps or so? and work my way up adding 10-20 pounds each time till geting to 225?
xrayers 3 years ago
I would do something like this: warm up: 20x45, 20x45, 10x90, 8x135, weight acclimatization: 5x180, 3x202.5 then work sets: 5x5x225. Do something like a four week cycle, add 5-10 lbs to the work load on the work sets each week. Make sure to warm up until you feel that you really is warm.
elohim666 3 years ago
Thanks so much bro.
xrayers 3 years ago
you gonna be sore!!!!!!!!!!!
yoquindas 3 years ago
what other work outs can help increase my deadlift?
xrayers 3 years ago
primarely squats. front-, back- and zercher squats but also good mornings, barbell bent-over rows, short deadlifts, well, most large-portion-of-your-body compound excercises will help you gain overall strength and thus increase your deadlift.
elohim666 3 years ago
i've heard of sooo many different way to do the deadlift. and idk who to believe. i use to do it just like this but my coach said to only use your legs. so basically i sat my ass on the ground and lifted up with my back completely staright...
trentshalo7 3 years ago
It is individual for all, learning to find the best technique that suits you is a long process. I've got a strong back, so I pull alot with my back, with almost stiff legs, this is more and more obvious in my later videos. Try rolling the loaded barbell towards you, when it meets your chins and when you feel comfortable in the hip, pull as explosively and hard you can. Film it. Evaluate. My five cents: deadlift is an excercise for your whole body, why should you be pulling with only your legs?
elohim666 3 years ago
I'm not sure. but he said never use your back. doesnt it focus somewhat on your lower back muscles?
trentshalo7 3 years ago
for example, check out a video titled "Jouko Ahola Deadlitfs At Gym" here on YT, also, check also out a video titled "Konstantine Kostanov Deadlift". Notice that they pull mostly with their back. That being said, I don't recommend any technique for you, experiment and you will find the most natural position for yourself.
elohim666 3 years ago
arent you suppose to arch your back when you deadlift? can someone please tell me the correct form of doing it
xrayers 3 years ago
Yes. You are supposed to arch your lower back, I should arch some more in these lifts, but the most important thing is to keep your whole torso tight, don't let your body slope forward and expose your lower back, keep your back straight, shoulders back and pull with your whole body. Then, this that I am doing right here, is far from perfect, I'm still learning. :)
elohim666 3 years ago
Awesome job Elohim! I'm just starting my powerlifting career and am using your vids and some others as a guide for my own technique, good luck with your future goals man, I know you can accomplish them!
zts99 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment man, stay strong and healthy!
elohim666 3 years ago
A question, do you warm up before you lift ? And if so, how many sets ?
Fajjani 3 years ago
Being a lazy bastard, I usually warm up with a few sets, and loads of liniment.. ;) I usually do something like: 5x60,100,140 3x160, 3x180. Working sets after the warm up.
elohim666 3 years ago
Thanks for a fast reply. I asked because i barely do any warm up sets, so i guess im a bit more lazy. I've realized that it is quite important to do warm ups now :)
Fajjani 3 years ago
Nice. What was your starting maximal weight and how long did it take you to get to 200+kg?
lenninn999 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment. I have lifted weights for about five years now, and really early I think I deadlifted about 140-150 kg weighing around 90kg, which is not that good. Around 2½ yrs ago i deadlifted 230 kg weighing around 105kg, and about a half year ago, 250kg weighing around 110 kg. I see the deadlift as the true indicator of raw power, so my goals are set high, but it takes time, and atm I'm focusing a lot on the benchpress. The goal for 2009 is 270 raw in the DL. Cheers!
elohim666 3 years ago
yeah man, good luck with that, total support. It's a shame that people don't realize deadlift is the best exercise there is=]
lenninn999 3 years ago
I agree with you that deadlifts are a good indication for raw power, same goes for bench.
Fajjani 3 years ago
There was me thinking I was a hero lifting 65lbs lol - I'm a wimp :¬)
mano3obe 3 years ago
We're all heroes in the iron game.. ;) Stay strong and healthy!
elohim666 3 years ago
really good stuff keep up the training stay fresh as possible and strong as possible!
regidon 3 years ago
thanks man!
elohim666 3 years ago
nice work. this music is atrocious, really really awful.
IEPmatt 3 years ago
thanks. though i don't agree on the music part, everybody is allowed personal oppinions.. personally, i really enjoy dropkick murphys, it's a working mans music! ;)
elohim666 3 years ago
A guy is size should be able to rep 440 no sweat, which is what he's doing. is he a strongman or a powerlifter?
nlytend1 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment. :) I'm just a random gymrat who likes to hang out with the powerlifters.. ;)
elohim666 3 years ago
Very cool video, man!! I really need to improve my own form, and that's what brought me to this video. top notch
Antarath 3 years ago
Thanks for your comment Antarath! And it sure is good to return to some older videos to check out the form.. I must say, looking at it now, I notice that all that time spent at seminars and the gym trying to improve my form has payed off, this is not awful form, but nowadays, it most certainly is better. I'll try to film a video from a deadlift session in the near future so I can point out some of the main differences.. Stay strong! Also, great videos from you man! Grip training ftw. :)
elohim666 3 years ago
oh and you lower back isnt rounded at all. its in very good position. your upper back is rounded due to holding the bar but that is good as it allows upper body to remain more upright and reduces stress on lower back
jayminge 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment jayminge! You have made excellent progress with the DL, a 3rm at 255 weighing 98 is really good. Thumbs up. :) The form is quite sloppy, but it's just for fun.. ;) I was weighing about 105-107 kilos when i filmed this. In more recent videos, I'm heavier, around 112-113 kilos. Rock on!
elohim666 3 years ago
Very impressive. great power to break the weight off the ground. How heavy are you by the way? i am getting into power lifting. have trained the deadlift since i was young and can do 3rm at 255 at 98kg bodyweight. my squat is laggin however. your knees need to be straight when you lockout for it to be counted in competition. keep it up
jayminge 3 years ago
Impressive!! I have been bodybuilding for about 10 months now, and recently did a max deadlift at 300 pounds. Hope to be as strong as you one day, i always refer back to this vid when i need a boost or need a reminder on good form.
Savatage 3 years ago
Thanks for the comment Savatage. :) I do need to point out that some of these lifts are quite sloppy and the technique isn't what it should be. The leg position at the start of the lift is quite high, so I'm pulling mostly with my back. I've got ok strength in my back, but the legs should be utilized more in the lift. Rock on. :)
elohim666 3 years ago
What was your deadlift max when you first started?
xrayers 3 years ago
I have lifted weights for about five years now, and really early I think I deadlifted about 140-150 kg weighing around 90kg, which is not that good. Around 2½ yrs ago i deadlifted 230 kg weighing around 105kg, and about a half year ago, 250kg weighing around 110 kg.
elohim666 3 years ago
I am seeing a rounded back and high hips and butt on this one, which both of my trainers told me was bad, even horrible, form. The weight is heavy and the guy looks really strong, but if I tried this form, my trainers would make corrections.
courtlandistan 3 years ago
I agree on the high hips, I'm working on that aspect. (It's a flexibility issue)
The rounding of the back is not as bad, it's paramount that the lower back isn't rounded, but it's really not that important with the upper back. It really looks worse than it is, because of the forward pronation of the shoulders (due to the mixed and quite loose grip).
Thanks anyhow for the comment.
elohim666 3 years ago
Like I said, you are obviously strong. I think the lower back is too rounded, but maybe I have some paranoia about that issue. Bikram's yoga practice has helped me get more hip and glute flexible in recent months (deeper squats and more glute activation in DL and squat) but you are lifting much more that I am at the moment, so I don't want to come across as preachy. Stay strong and healthy.
courtlandistan 3 years ago
O boże!!!!!!!! co za typ
ojrety 3 years ago
Ehm, last set was 5x200.. Oh well.
elohim666 4 years ago