When I started deadlifting, I was an idiot and lifted with poor technique (snap city). And my back would hurt for days. Thanks to these videos I can now deadlift properly and my back never hurts. Deadlift sessions are my favorite time of the week. Thank you so much
I agree with you . several years ago I was like the guy at the end of this video doing it all wrong with a taco back. Now I've been working my way back with good form. Even though is harder, but easier in a way, because I'm less sore, not like I'm herniating my spine every time I deadlift now. lol
+Instagram: ravin.fitness There is a BIG difference between pain and being sore. No, you body doesn't adapt to pain. If you ever have pain when you are training you are doing something wrong.
That is a completely different type of pain that can't be compared. Getting punched in the head takes a different type of endurance than deadlifting. It still hutst getting punched in the face no matter how many times it happens. Cardiovascular fitness and adrenaline have a large role in pain tolerance. And guess what, if you were to fight perfectly, you would minimise the times you get hit, thus minimise your pain. Regardless, we are not talking about MMA fighters. We are talking about deadlifting with pain, which should never happen. If you lift with correct form and don't have any glaring health problems, you will be pain free. When you lift weights with pain, you have bad technique. If you lift heavy, (1-5 reps) your CNS will need to recover. If you lift for more volume (6-12) you are breaking down muscle fibres and will get sore for days afterwards but not in pain. I don't get what point you are trying to make here.
Ninja Master every time I see those videos of people vomiting or some chick pissing herself and let's not forget the nose bleeds ands pass outs always make laugh so hard.
For all you getting butt hurt about your favorite lifters he was saying this isn't they have bad form, they get into proper position before the actual pull, however they're able to do this because of years of intense training. For anyone who's not a very advanced lifter it probably won't work for them. This is a pretty universal ideal across all sports, you have to completely master the fundamentals before you can pull of the advanced moves the pros perform
Ive tried it the Eddie Hall way, I lost so much power by scooping down that low. Then again I watched a guy do the exact same thing and lift a crazy load right next to me using the same method. Each to their own and like you said, years of training.
What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
@@davekooper What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
@@alwaysforwardyt What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
2:205:27 (note for teaching someone) 7:06 remember "a flat back position" does not mean parallel to the floor in a horizontal position. It means no hunched over arch in the back. It's important to make that distinction especially since this is a learning demonstration!) Thank you Austin Baraki and Alan Thrall
I’ve watched 100s of videos and looked on tons of sites to figure out what I’ve been doing wrong and got nothing...nothing until watching your video. Thank you so so much for really going into great detail and giving a lot of examples! What helped me the most was when you said” the position isn’t comfortable” for years I dropped my hips down low in order to feel comfortable deadlifting and I always had major back pain even for the lightest lifts. I honestly can not thank you enough...
Turns out this is exactly the deadlift video I've been looking for. The bit at 7:07 about how it's supposed to be uncomfortable when you push your chest out is I think what I've been missing all this time. I need to lift more deliberately when I get back in the gym (currently recovering from a pulled QL)
haha I don't know about that. Austin is so monotone if Alan would have yelled "TRAIN UNTAMED" I might have gotten scared and slipped a disc in my back. --- Great video guys!
I give Alan major props for being able to say that all of his prior techniques and tutorials are wrong, and is making things right by all of us followers by allowing someone with more experience and knowledge to not only help him, but us as well. No hurt ego, or pride getting in the way. You're the man Alan. You're going places with this honest and courages Attitude
Yeah, that's actually happened to me before. Now I have trouble keeping them in. Every time I take a shit now, I need to fish them out of the bowl afterwards.
Just tweaked my back a bit in the gym today doing DLs and I definitely am not locking my chest out properly after watching this vid. I also have trouble towards the end of the lift which means my back is likely rounding. Going to lower the weight and get the technique perfect before moving back up. Thanks so much for this vid. So helpful!
Best video I've seen on deadlifts. Those last few steps are difficult to get right every single time but remembering to never move the barbell is a huge help
Yeah not letting the bar swing away from you is the thing I have the most trouble with. I chalk it up to needing better lat activation, something I'm working on.
OMG - I love Alan's reenactments. The uncomfortable face twitch? priceless. Great, informative video guys. Thank you so much for the constant education. Best Channel Ever!
Without question, this is one of the most informative, helpful YT videos I've ever seen. It answered ALL my question and problems with clear, concise, well illustrated information. Cannot recommend highly enough. WELL DONE.
Excellent follow up video! I've noticed my form tends to falter when I'm either tired in general or just not feeling well. I also set up pretending the barbell is basically immovable until I lift it. So I set up around it. I do use a slightly wider stance thought. I will give the narrow V stance a shot!
Thank you so much for this Allan and Austin. About 10 months ago, I was deadlifting regularly and I got it up to 200lbs. Then I tried 205lbs on my next workout and no matter how hard I tried, I kept flexing my upper back on the way up (it felt right on the way down, but I didn't film it so who knows). I tried going down a little and coming back up to 205lbs but it didn't work. I got so discouraged that I quit deadlifting and focused on other lifts. Today I saw this video and your video on how tight or weak hamstrings can prevent you from maintaining the anterior pelvic tilt. I got the courage to try the deadlift again, only I filmed it for feedback. At 155lbs, my form looked very good, except my scapulas were forward of the bar and I saw myself leaning back right before the bar lifted off. I also noticed that my elbows were slightly bent so I figured I was rowing it an inch or so. I corrected both of those things and did a perfect set. I went up to 190lbs. It was very difficult and my hamstrings felt exhausted afterwards. I also felt tired in my lats right over my kidneys and extreme tightness directly between and slightly below my shoulder blades. I reviewed the footage and sure enough, right before the bar lifts off, my pelvis looses a small but noticeable amount of forward tilt. I was so tight in my back and especially my upper back that on film, my back looks almost perfect. This would have baffled (and discouraged) me prior to these videos, but now I have answers. I couldn't deadlift more than 200lbs (now probably less than 190lbs) because my shoulders were too far forward of the bar, and as soon as the bar left the ground my pelvis would tilt back due to tightness or weakness in my hamstrings. Essentially, the weight at which I failed, was the weight at which my hamstrings couldn't maintain my anterior pelvic tilt. Again, thank you too both of you. I hope I can continue increasing my deadlift weight now.
9:56 - "the best solution...is to find the weight where [the exercise can be performed correctly], then train [the exercise] up from there, with perfect technique." Great advice - for all of us! - for the Deadlift, as well as the Squat, the Bench Press, and the Overhead Press!!! :-)
excellent extremely logical approach. Unfortunately I am nearing my 65-th birthday thus do not go beyond 450 lbs, but for a younger man perfecting this technique could lead to significant gains in just a few months.......
Absolutely game changer for my deadlift!! I felt like going back to beginners mode! And he was so right about the starting position, I felt like I was dying before I even started pulling🤣
I was never a real "fan" of deadlifts. Probably, because I see so many people do it wrong! But, after watching this video, I've decided to start doing it again! THANKS!!
This deadlift setup has been great for me. I've started following those cues since Austin Baraki and Jordan Feigenbaum presented them in their previous videos on the channel. The reps feel consistent and efficient. I used to have the problem of setting my hips too low and in my last pr attempt my hips shot up before the bar left the floor. I had initially thought that I just needed to be stricter about not raising my hips but when I switched to this setup I figured out what Dr. Baraki said here, that I was actually starting too low.
Alans previous video helped me nail down a couple of issues I was having with my lift. I was on and off with my 440 lift, I'd get it one week and not hit it for 4 weeks or even more sometimes. Since watching the first video I've increased it consistently to 462 with no yelling or anything, just nice and smooth movements each time. Its also helped considerably with back pains caused by hip issues Ive had since I was young.
Thank you so much! This is perfect timing, I just bought my first pair of figure 8 straps and some liquid chalk (commercial gym) so hopefully I'll hit 350 next time I'm in the gym.
What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
Sometimes the "best" in the world are not the best example for the rest of us to follow. They are in a league of their own, with their own set of rules.
I roll the bar into position, but still essentially do the setup steps before I actually lift. I mainly do it as a lat tension cue, so once the bar is in position I shift into an upward pull (upper back muscles) to pull tension out the bar as I set my back. I don't drop my hips down like the strongmen do and it's more of a lack of flexibility thing, being tall & heavy, as I pull myself down into position. That being said, sumo is completely different for me and I keep the bar motionless to the point that if I slightly nudge it getting my feet lined up I will backup and completely reset, so I get the logic of doing so with a conventional pull.
I swear I've seen every deadlift video on TH-cam and some several times and watch everytime someone does it at the gym. These cues seem to be the best. That and brace the core when pulling the slack out the bar to straighten the back.... I always have back pain I can't wait to try this new form. Lol new form.
Great video. I think doing a Hall/Shaw/Magnusson style deadlift allows them to get a kind of "stretch reflex / bounce" by sitting back. Seems to work for them.
The weight is lifted dead off the floor - no stretch reflex is ever involved. Rituals that don't necessarily provide mechanical advantages to the lifts can nevertheless contribute to concentration, and can provide a very real effect therefrom. Kirk Karwoski as an example could not squat heavy without getting angry, Mike Tuchscherer has to breathe out exactly three times before he pulls, etc..
I'm pretty sure that their heavy bodyweight can at least pull some slack out of the bar allowing them to gain some inches due to the bar flexing. I saw a video of George Leeman talking about this, probably on supertraining06...
Thank the both of you so, so much for this video... For months I had to limit myself to pulling low weights because I couldn't find out why the bar drifted forward... Yesterday I had an epiphany as I pulled with proper form for the very first time... I managed to work up to 2x110 kg and 1x115 kg with relative ease, it felt like there was only 100-105 on the bar... Now I can finally start working on getting stronger :) Absolute everlasting respect and gratitud is bestowed upon you Sirs...
All of this is on point. Love it. However, I do hate that he says "it shouldn't feel comfortable." Yes, one should not expect and seek a comfortable position to pull from and refuse to do anything but pull from that position because it may be a terrible position efficiency-wise. But I believe that phrase would lead some to believe that their position is wrong just because it is comfortable. My deadlift form is on point and I feel strong and efficient as hell when pulling but it also FEELS great. I am in no way uncomfortable when pulling. Yes, every damn muscle in my body is tight, but that doesn't mean that the position is uncomfortable for me, and I would say that one should not EXPECT to be uncomfortable and seek that position. Just wanted to clear some water there.
So just got back into lifting and man am I weak but I got up this morning with my back absolutely killing me. My torso was literally twisted from the direction my hips were facing. I knew I had forgotten the proper way to DL. Found this video again, went downstairs and did 3 sets of 8 of a weight I couldn’t pick off the ground a half hour earlier. It is way way more effort to do them right😅 but I’m not hurting and I can keep progressing! Thank you for this godsend video!
Genuinely good and helpful advice here, thanks loads it really helped me see how and where I'm going wrong. I know for certain I'm guilty of rolling the bar into my ankle *embarrassed*.... Where would we all be without TH-cam? Less happy and weaker for a start...
Theres a dude at my gym who has a rounded back from the start...anf has hirrible horrible form but he can deadlift over 400lbs for reps of 5.....I want to advise him but I'm only at 300 for 1 rep so I'm not sure if I should
I've been lifting for only about 2 months after a few years of little to no exercise. After watching some of your vids and working on my form the lower back pain I used to have all the time is almost completely gone. Cheers
"Flat back doesn't feel comfortable". This one was a big tip for me. I've been battling with this. When i push my chest out, without lowering my hips, it feels strange and not natural at all, so i usually lower my hips so that i feel more natural/comfortable.
Just to clarify for some people: the reason why some of these big lifters roll the bar is because they have so much fat and muscle that its difficult for them to breathe in the correct starting position.
Good point... I'd also add What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
I love doing deadlifts. I do it properly. But I fanatically hate the people dropping the weight and causing a small earthquake combined with an ear shattering sound. The deadlift is not just getting it off the ground but also putting it back on the ground. It's a compound movement.
Super detailed instructions that only a doctor could compose. Its easy to find my personal errors in this vast explanation of how not to do everything wrong. Problem solved thanks.
dont look at guys like Eddie hall or haftor for your deadlift. these guys are probably heavier/stronger than you will ever be and some of the strongest humans these world have ever seen
hulkman245 exacly, deadlift set up of heaviest and larger lifters are very diferent of normal people. Their structures are often very bad for deadlift, and they usually use a stand way wider, with wider grip and lower hips than smaller people, they have usually too, a better squat than deadlift, which for mostly people is imposible
4 of the best deadlifters in the world roll the bar...but it "doesn't work?" Lol I'm just saying. I dont roll the bar but it sure seems to work for some people Edit: "doesn't work" was exaggerated on my part. But saying it's wasted energy can be argued for sure
I actually dont do the roll into the deadlift myself. I just found it ironic that they were showing record breaking deadlifters doing a certain move and saying, you shouldn't do this lol. Like I said I dont roll the bar myself, but it definitely works great for some people
Metal Jim Little late response, but hey ho. What he is saying is that it's wssted energy and even the top guys pulls from the starting point they are explaining in the video. Rolling the bar is wasted energy what can easily be skipped. But as they have learned such habit years and years ago it works for them. But there is no reason to do so.
Are you training to get stronger or are you training for a world record? Eddie hall has explained his wr dl training in detail and i dont think any regular lifter should emulate that unless they intend to compete.
Love the tips cause some of my deadlifts didn't feel right but couldn't figure out why. One thing I notice why were holding your breath? I've done that too.
It's called bracing or Valsalva maneuver...basically you fill your core with air and you don't release it until the rep is completed then you restart, the reason behind it is when your diaphragm is full with air your core (abs,obliques,lower back) is stronger and less likely that it will bend because you have internal pressure holding your spine. It's called Valsalva maneuver or bracing,there are pretty good videos on youtube explaining how to do it look them up and It's a must if you're weight lifting because it will protect you against injuries and you can lift a lot more weight if done properly, but the safety part is the most important reason to learn it.Hope this was helpful.
The one thing I love about this is setup is its ability to hold form close to rpe 10. I can pull maximum loads without losing thightness or rounding my back. I tried the hips down and hips up (see Strongman) but my God is it difficult to pull off. I can go to a gym feeling whatever and still now I'm gonna do Allright and not hurt myself. Thanks Austin.
Damn. You know this is good when you watch it for the 5th time in 4 years and still find shit you're doing wrong. 😂
Bruh thats me lmao
Damn bro, take some notes
@@liondovegm Yea, I really should. Too much to keep in my head apparently.
@@royalwolf7603 nah bro, practice makes permanent
Happy lifting
X5 right now 😂😂😂
That back-rounding footage at the end was painful to watch ...
SoloTravelBlog i love ur videos
I was cringing
or lucrative to watch if youre a spine surgeon....
I thought my back was a little too rounded, holy shit i feel like a god of straight backs after seeing that
notre-dame level worthiness
When I started deadlifting, I was an idiot and lifted with poor technique (snap city). And my back would hurt for days. Thanks to these videos I can now deadlift properly and my back never hurts. Deadlift sessions are my favorite time of the week. Thank you so much
J TT Same here. theses videos saved my back
I was doing it wrong, and by watching videos like this one and filming myself, it was easy to identify what I was doing wrong. And easy to fix.
I agree with you . several years ago I was like the guy at the end of this video doing it all wrong with a taco back. Now I've been working my way back with good form. Even though is harder, but easier in a way, because I'm less sore, not like I'm herniating my spine every time I deadlift now. lol
+Instagram: ravin.fitness There is a BIG difference between pain and being sore. No, you body doesn't adapt to pain. If you ever have pain when you are training you are doing something wrong.
That is a completely different type of pain that can't be compared. Getting punched in the head takes a different type of endurance than deadlifting. It still hutst getting punched in the face no matter how many times it happens. Cardiovascular fitness and adrenaline have a large role in pain tolerance. And guess what, if you were to fight perfectly, you would minimise the times you get hit, thus minimise your pain. Regardless, we are not talking about MMA fighters. We are talking about deadlifting with pain, which should never happen. If you lift with correct form and don't have any glaring health problems, you will be pain free.
When you lift weights with pain, you have bad technique. If you lift heavy, (1-5 reps) your CNS will need to recover. If you lift for more volume (6-12) you are breaking down muscle fibres and will get sore for days afterwards but not in pain.
I don't get what point you are trying to make here.
it's not a PR if there's no projectile vomiting
Ninja Master every time I see those videos of people vomiting or some chick pissing herself and let's not forget the nose bleeds ands pass outs always make laugh so hard.
PR = Projectile Retching
PR = Prolapsed Rectum
Hey if you don't pass out, it's not really PR right?
The PR is actually based on how far you launch the vomit.
more from austin please. no homo
dude seems to be on point with everything he talks about
george john legend no homo lol xD
No homo?! LMFAO
george john legend ffftffrfftffrfftf
Saying no homo, definitely makes it more homo
george john legend The fact that you said no homo makes me think you're gay because there's no way we could've interpreted that as being gay
For all you getting butt hurt about your favorite lifters he was saying this isn't they have bad form, they get into proper position before the actual pull, however they're able to do this because of years of intense training. For anyone who's not a very advanced lifter it probably won't work for them. This is a pretty universal ideal across all sports, you have to completely master the fundamentals before you can pull of the advanced moves the pros perform
Ive tried it the Eddie Hall way, I lost so much power by scooping down that low. Then again I watched a guy do the exact same thing and lift a crazy load right next to me using the same method. Each to their own and like you said, years of training.
ln athletes/competitors, l would say that 'bad form' is simply a "pre-performance routine" (like a ritual performed before the execution of the lift).
What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
@@davekooper What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
@@alwaysforwardyt What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
2:20 5:27 (note for teaching someone) 7:06 remember "a flat back position" does not mean parallel to the floor in a horizontal position. It means no hunched over arch in the back. It's important to make that distinction especially since this is a learning demonstration!) Thank you Austin Baraki and Alan Thrall
best howto deadlift video ive ever seen
I’ve watched 100s of videos and looked on tons of sites to figure out what I’ve been doing wrong and got nothing...nothing until watching your video. Thank you so so much for really going into great detail and giving a lot of examples! What helped me the most was when you said” the position isn’t comfortable” for years I dropped my hips down low in order to feel comfortable deadlifting and I always had major back pain even for the lightest lifts. I honestly can not thank you enough...
Turns out this is exactly the deadlift video I've been looking for. The bit at 7:07 about how it's supposed to be uncomfortable when you push your chest out is I think what I've been missing all this time. I need to lift more deliberately when I get back in the gym (currently recovering from a pulled QL)
Magnesium Oil for Muscle ache or strain.
@@mediterraneandiet2483 yeah
Outstanding, I do believe something is missing though................. TRAIN UNTAMED!!!!!!!!!!!!
haha I don't know about that. Austin is so monotone if Alan would have yelled "TRAIN UNTAMED" I might have gotten scared and slipped a disc in my back. --- Great video guys!
I give Alan major props for being able to say that all of his prior techniques and tutorials are wrong, and is making things right by all of us followers by allowing someone with more experience and knowledge to not only help him, but us as well. No hurt ego, or pride getting in the way. You're the man Alan. You're going places with this honest and courages Attitude
7:26 His eyes are gonna pop out O_O
I was gonna say the same haha, scary stuff aye!
Haha he looks like Filthy Frank in that shot.
That can actually happen. Saw a video on LiveLeak some time ago.
Get out of here!!!! It's gonna blow!!!
Yeah, that's actually happened to me before. Now I have trouble keeping them in. Every time I take a shit now, I need to fish them out of the bowl afterwards.
Just tweaked my back a bit in the gym today doing DLs and I definitely am not locking my chest out properly after watching this vid. I also have trouble towards the end of the lift which means my back is likely rounding. Going to lower the weight and get the technique perfect before moving back up. Thanks so much for this vid. So helpful!
Aren't you glad you lowered the weight and perfected the technique looking back on it now? hehe
Best video I've seen on deadlifts. Those last few steps are difficult to get right every single time but remembering to never move the barbell is a huge help
Yeah not letting the bar swing away from you is the thing I have the most trouble with. I chalk it up to needing better lat activation, something I'm working on.
You guys have NO IDEA how helpful this single video was throughout my lifting journey. Thanks a lot for all you people do
The one who coached Alan coaches us, we are blessed!
Okay I did not expect to learn so much after many years of deadlifting. This video is a hidden gem.
Them eyeballs tho
This is by far the best deadlift tutorial I've seen on youtube.
OMG - I love Alan's reenactments. The uncomfortable face twitch? priceless. Great, informative video guys. Thank you so much for the constant education. Best Channel Ever!
the fucking jiggling at 9:10 lmao
Without question, this is one of the most informative, helpful YT videos I've ever seen. It answered ALL my question and problems with clear, concise, well illustrated information. Cannot recommend highly enough. WELL DONE.
I cannot handle the "belly" shots. 😂
Me neither! l had to laugh so much!
LOL!!
look from the side LMAO!!!!!
I bet the pregnant body builders can’t handle watching people with flat stomaches lifting weights
Fat-Thor before Fat-Thor
by far, the most comprehensive description of correct deadlift technique. Really helped me to focus on the movement pattern. thanks a lot.
What a coincidence, I'm 'bout to go for a DL PR in an hr. Stop stalking my glutes Alan.
since when does doflamingo deadlift? must be pretty weak hehe
Lordminimus Nothing much he can do, since he's in Impel Down now.
Good luck. I hope you finally crack the 160 pounds !!!
I've just came back from deadlifting myself, and I wish I'd watched this before. Damn
Me too, I have to attempt 530x4 beltless.
I don't thumbs up many videos, but this is one of the best DL tutorials I have seen.
Excellent follow up video!
I've noticed my form tends to falter when I'm either tired in general or just not feeling well.
I also set up pretending the barbell is basically immovable until I lift it.
So I set up around it.
I do use a slightly wider stance thought.
I will give the narrow V stance a shot!
Thank you so much for this Allan and Austin. About 10 months ago, I was deadlifting regularly and I got it up to 200lbs. Then I tried 205lbs on my next workout and no matter how hard I tried, I kept flexing my upper back on the way up (it felt right on the way down, but I didn't film it so who knows). I tried going down a little and coming back up to 205lbs but it didn't work. I got so discouraged that I quit deadlifting and focused on other lifts. Today I saw this video and your video on how tight or weak hamstrings can prevent you from maintaining the anterior pelvic tilt. I got the courage to try the deadlift again, only I filmed it for feedback. At 155lbs, my form looked very good, except my scapulas were forward of the bar and I saw myself leaning back right before the bar lifted off. I also noticed that my elbows were slightly bent so I figured I was rowing it an inch or so. I corrected both of those things and did a perfect set. I went up to 190lbs. It was very difficult and my hamstrings felt exhausted afterwards. I also felt tired in my lats right over my kidneys and extreme tightness directly between and slightly below my shoulder blades. I reviewed the footage and sure enough, right before the bar lifts off, my pelvis looses a small but noticeable amount of forward tilt. I was so tight in my back and especially my upper back that on film, my back looks almost perfect. This would have baffled (and discouraged) me prior to these videos, but now I have answers. I couldn't deadlift more than 200lbs (now probably less than 190lbs) because my shoulders were too far forward of the bar, and as soon as the bar left the ground my pelvis would tilt back due to tightness or weakness in my hamstrings. Essentially, the weight at which I failed, was the weight at which my hamstrings couldn't maintain my anterior pelvic tilt. Again, thank you too both of you. I hope I can continue increasing my deadlift weight now.
There's slight mid back rounding, and then there's just compromised back rounding, the last few clips were the example of the latter.
So high in quality, please do more of these videos together! They are so informative, better than any other videos on youtube!!
9:56 - "the best solution...is to find the weight where [the exercise can be performed correctly], then train [the exercise] up from there, with perfect technique." Great advice - for all of us! - for the Deadlift, as well as the Squat, the Bench Press, and the Overhead Press!!! :-)
This is the best explained deadlift on the internet. Period.
excellent extremely logical approach. Unfortunately I am nearing my 65-th birthday thus do not go beyond 450 lbs, but for a younger man perfecting this technique could lead to significant gains in just a few months.......
450 at 65 years old is fantastic, though!
you strong af bro
YEAH BRO WOOO!
This is probably the best video on deadlifts I've seen. Thank you!
Absolutely game changer for my deadlift!! I felt like going back to beginners mode!
And he was so right about the starting position, I felt like I was dying before I even started pulling🤣
This video deserves a youtube trophy of GOLD because it was GOLD. Thank you, Alan and Austin.
Last one was me. Always got stuck at lockout. Had to take weight off and deadlift with good form.
Now no lockout issues. I'm currently at 450lbs
Ade Abasanji dude wya now with the lift?
I just discovered Alan's videos and I'm really enjoying them. Love his sense of humor while he teaches you how to do things right : )
Why does no one ever talk about breathing and core activation. 2 very VERY important queues that need to be included but vary rarely are.
rutz0000001 this might be a year late but Alan has discussed proper breathing in numerous videos
@Major Procrastinator maybe he's English. You know they love their queues
@Major Procrastinator idiot 101
True. If I had learned how to breathe properly I wouldn't have a damaged left eye.
@@rye-bread5236 Yh, and I wouldn't have gotten herpes.
I was never a real "fan" of deadlifts. Probably, because I see so many people do it wrong! But, after watching this video, I've decided to start doing it again! THANKS!!
Alan is F-ing HILARIOUS ! Love the gut simulation :)-
That gut simulation is an accurate representation of my life, lol. It also addressed an issue I've been having, so I'm happy for that.
Austin is great. Intelligent, to the point and no easy to follow.
This deadlift setup has been great for me. I've started following those cues since Austin Baraki and Jordan Feigenbaum presented them in their previous videos on the channel. The reps feel consistent and efficient. I used to have the problem of setting my hips too low and in my last pr attempt my hips shot up before the bar left the floor. I had initially thought that I just needed to be stricter about not raising my hips but when I switched to this setup I figured out what Dr. Baraki said here, that I was actually starting too low.
Alans previous video helped me nail down a couple of issues I was having with my lift. I was on and off with my 440 lift, I'd get it one week and not hit it for 4 weeks or even more sometimes. Since watching the first video I've increased it consistently to 462 with no yelling or anything, just nice and smooth movements each time. Its also helped considerably with back pains caused by hip issues Ive had since I was young.
Thank you so much! This is perfect timing, I just bought my first pair of figure 8 straps and some liquid chalk (commercial gym) so hopefully I'll hit 350 next time I'm in the gym.
The best deadlift tutorial video on TH-cam. Period.
it's funny that the examples given for moving the bar are some of the best lifters in the world
What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
Sometimes the "best" in the world are not the best example for the rest of us to follow. They are in a league of their own, with their own set of rules.
@@leonestello no no no. It is not a cheat rep, the weight doesn't magically change haha.
By FAR the best deadlift video I have ever seen. Good shit Maynard 👏
these deadlifts in the end are causing pain just by watching them :(
bitch
There needs to be a trigger alert!
Frank Yang were there lmao
Elgintensity material.
Same.
Single best deadlift video I've ever watched.
Send this to all of the crossfitters.
nah fuck them... I'm about to open a wheelchair manufacturing company
They'll watch the rounded back deadlifts at the end and be like "nice".
GuyIncognito looool
Such a well explained NO BS video. absolutely great example clips. every beginner needs to see this.
yey another "do not move the barbell" vid
lmao
most in depth deadlift instructional i've seen. i feel like i know everything i'll ever need to know about it
I roll the bar into position, but still essentially do the setup steps before I actually lift. I mainly do it as a lat tension cue, so once the bar is in position I shift into an upward pull (upper back muscles) to pull tension out the bar as I set my back. I don't drop my hips down like the strongmen do and it's more of a lack of flexibility thing, being tall & heavy, as I pull myself down into position.
That being said, sumo is completely different for me and I keep the bar motionless to the point that if I slightly nudge it getting my feet lined up I will backup and completely reset, so I get the logic of doing so with a conventional pull.
Probably the most informative deadlift video I’ve ever watched. Thanks for sharing.
"do not move the barbell" was more catchy than "any sufficently heavy weight will not leave the floor"
Best deadlift video I 've seen on youtube - cured my sore back after dealifts - thanks.
More Austin Baraki videos pls
This is the best video on the internet about deadlifting.
How can anyone dislike this guide? This, along with the 5 step video from Alan is pure gold. Wtf people?
I swear I've seen every deadlift video on TH-cam and some several times and watch everytime someone does it at the gym. These cues seem to be the best. That and brace the core when pulling the slack out the bar to straighten the back.... I always have back pain I can't wait to try this new form. Lol new form.
Here I am 10 months later lmao
Great video. I think doing a Hall/Shaw/Magnusson style deadlift allows them to get a kind of "stretch reflex / bounce" by sitting back. Seems to work for them.
The weight is lifted dead off the floor - no stretch reflex is ever involved.
Rituals that don't necessarily provide mechanical advantages to the lifts can nevertheless contribute to concentration, and can provide a very real effect therefrom. Kirk Karwoski as an example could not squat heavy without getting angry, Mike Tuchscherer has to breathe out exactly three times before he pulls, etc..
I'm pretty sure that their heavy bodyweight can at least pull some slack out of the bar allowing them to gain some inches due to the bar flexing. I saw a video of George Leeman talking about this, probably on supertraining06...
I've rewatched this video so many times, just to see Austin's super smooth deadlifting.
The face when this guy does deadlifts reminds me of glenn’s death in TWD
😶
Thank the both of you so, so much for this video...
For months I had to limit myself to pulling low weights because I couldn't find out why the bar drifted forward...
Yesterday I had an epiphany as I pulled with proper form for the very first time...
I managed to work up to 2x110 kg and 1x115 kg with relative ease, it felt like there was only 100-105 on the bar...
Now I can finally start working on getting stronger :)
Absolute everlasting respect and gratitud is bestowed upon you Sirs...
All of this is on point. Love it. However, I do hate that he says "it shouldn't feel comfortable." Yes, one should not expect and seek a comfortable position to pull from and refuse to do anything but pull from that position because it may be a terrible position efficiency-wise. But I believe that phrase would lead some to believe that their position is wrong just because it is comfortable. My deadlift form is on point and I feel strong and efficient as hell when pulling but it also FEELS great. I am in no way uncomfortable when pulling. Yes, every damn muscle in my body is tight, but that doesn't mean that the position is uncomfortable for me, and I would say that one should not EXPECT to be uncomfortable and seek that position. Just wanted to clear some water there.
Super-informative and with just enough detail without too much jargon.
The most common error: choosing weights that are far beyond your class.
Facts
exactly, treat the deadlift as a skill instead
Best video I have ever seen on deadlift. Simply brilliant.
Your form is so good it needs to end up on one of those “satisfying” videos where they cut shit in ways that just make us feel good.
So just got back into lifting and man am I weak but I got up this morning with my back absolutely killing me. My torso was literally twisted from the direction my hips were facing. I knew I had forgotten the proper way to DL. Found this video again, went downstairs and did 3 sets of 8 of a weight I couldn’t pick off the ground a half hour earlier. It is way way more effort to do them right😅 but I’m not hurting and I can keep progressing! Thank you for this godsend video!
this video is gold
Easily one of the best deadlift videos I've ever seen.
I was so involved in lifting form of that pro that I missed Arnold cheering.
Genuinely good and helpful advice here, thanks loads it really helped me see how and where I'm going wrong. I know for certain I'm guilty of rolling the bar into my ankle *embarrassed*....
Where would we all be without TH-cam? Less happy and weaker for a start...
Theres a dude at my gym who has a rounded back from the start...anf has hirrible horrible form but he can deadlift over 400lbs for reps of 5.....I want to advise him but I'm only at 300 for 1 rep so I'm not sure if I should
I've been lifting for only about 2 months after a few years of little to no exercise. After watching some of your vids and working on my form the lower back pain I used to have all the time is almost completely gone. Cheers
Can you include a sumo deadlift technique tutorial like that one
Sumo technique is far simpler. You simply need to eat butt.
we could still use a video
EGYPowerlift I like sumo too,I hope he make video
TheSeandog1234 Male butt
Savage af LOL
"Flat back doesn't feel comfortable". This one was a big tip for me. I've been battling with this. When i push my chest out, without lowering my hips, it feels strange and not natural at all, so i usually lower my hips so that i feel more natural/comfortable.
Just to clarify for some people: the reason why some of these big lifters roll the bar is because they have so much fat and muscle that its difficult for them to breathe in the correct starting position.
miggyback wot.
Good point... I'd also add What they are experiencing is the deadlift version of a cheat rep. Basically they're gaining momentum. Anything in motion loses static weight (remember not only this for rolling the bar but these men are also deadlifting their own 350+ lb bodies so that hip drop before the lift provides momentum for getting themselves up off the ground as well) and even more so there is a monosynaptic stretch reflex at play with these techniques. (The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex) is a musclecontraction in response to stretching within the muscle. It is a monosynaptic reflex which provides automatic regulation of skeletal musclelength. When a muscle lengthens, the musclespindle is stretched and its nerve activity increases.) While it is not ideal for beginner lifters, seasoned Pros *DO* utilize these techniques to break records.
Very. Thank you for being an honest coach, who evolves his training regime.
Get Louie Simmons to teach us how to quarter squat
Thank you for taking the time to post this video. It was very helpful. I look forward to using your advice. Cheers!
I love doing deadlifts. I do it properly. But I fanatically hate the people dropping the weight and causing a small earthquake combined with an ear shattering sound.
The deadlift is not just getting it off the ground but also putting it back on the ground.
It's a compound movement.
Do you know what a compound movement is?
Super detailed instructions that only a doctor could compose. Its easy to find my personal errors in this vast explanation of how not to do everything wrong. Problem solved thanks.
dont look at guys like Eddie hall or haftor for your deadlift. these guys are probably heavier/stronger than you will ever be and some of the strongest humans these world have ever seen
hulkman245 bad attitude, if i weigh 180lbs right now and i wanna deadlift over 1000lbs who the fuck are you to tell me that i can't!!!.........jk lel
hulkman245 exacly, deadlift set up of heaviest and larger lifters are very diferent of normal people. Their structures are often very bad for deadlift, and they usually use a stand way wider, with wider grip and lower hips than smaller people, they have usually too, a better squat than deadlift, which for mostly people is imposible
Austin also said a start like that is not recommended for most lifters. He didn't necessarily say it was a bad setup.
Esdru221 you mean a better deadlift than squat?
Max Mustermann nope, huge guys usually have a better squat than deadlift, or almost the same
this video is pure gold, best deadlift video out there
"Join the fight against muscular atrophy" thats awesome where can i get that shirt!!!
Starting Strength website sells them with some others.
I understand the point you are making, still funny to show the 2 greatest strongman deadlifters in history doing it "the wrong way".
Its not that its wrong, it's just not optimal for the average joe.
Eddie Hall has shit form on nearly everything he does tbh. Thor not so much but Eddie is a very bad example to follow
1:57 : when you eat ice cream even on rest days
Best and most helpful description I've found yet
so ... can I move the bar before the lift?
do not move the bar⚠️
Specific, actionable, and correct advice and guide points for setting up and executing the deadlift. Awesome video! Keep em coming
7:26 is the face I make when I feel the taco bell trying to release itself from me
TH-cam must have some algorithm that caused me to read that comment 5 seconds before he made the face in the video.
Probabaly the best video I've seen on deadlifts.
4 of the best deadlifters in the world roll the bar...but it "doesn't work?" Lol I'm just saying. I dont roll the bar but it sure seems to work for some people
Edit: "doesn't work" was exaggerated on my part. But saying it's wasted energy can be argued for sure
I actually dont do the roll into the deadlift myself. I just found it ironic that they were showing record breaking deadlifters doing a certain move and saying, you shouldn't do this lol. Like I said I dont roll the bar myself, but it definitely works great for some people
Metal Jim Little late response, but hey ho. What he is saying is that it's wssted energy and even the top guys pulls from the starting point they are explaining in the video. Rolling the bar is wasted energy what can easily be skipped. But as they have learned such habit years and years ago it works for them. But there is no reason to do so.
Are you training to get stronger or are you training for a world record? Eddie hall has explained his wr dl training in detail and i dont think any regular lifter should emulate that unless they intend to compete.
I'm just getting into dead lifts so this video made lots of sense. Thanks for posting, I'll keep your points in mind next time.
Love the tips cause some of my deadlifts didn't feel right but couldn't figure out why. One thing I notice why were holding your breath? I've done that too.
It's called bracing or Valsalva maneuver...basically you fill your core with air and you don't release it until the rep is completed then you restart, the reason behind it is when your diaphragm is full with air your core (abs,obliques,lower back) is stronger and less likely that it will bend because you have internal pressure holding your spine. It's called Valsalva maneuver or bracing,there are pretty good videos on youtube explaining how to do it look them up and It's a must if you're weight lifting because it will protect you against injuries and you can lift a lot more weight if done properly, but the safety part is the most important reason to learn it.Hope this was helpful.
Thanks I will try that.
The one thing I love about this is setup is its ability to hold form close to rpe 10. I can pull maximum loads without losing thightness or rounding my back. I tried the hips down and hips up (see Strongman) but my God is it difficult to pull off. I can go to a gym feeling whatever and still now I'm gonna do Allright and not hurt myself. Thanks Austin.