Deadlift form

Deadlift #

• Step 1:
  • Shin should be 1 inch away from bar. (So, middle of foot directly under bar. This is important.)
  • Point toes out a little, not too much. (This will allow the knees to go out into the elbows later.)
  • Barbell doesn’t go forward at all from this point on.
• Step 2 - grip:
  • (Don’t use alternate grip because that creates asymmetry.)
  • Leave ass up.
  • You’ll want to roll the barbell but DON’T do that.
  • Leave knees tight (i.e. wherever they are).
• Step 3:
  • Bend knees until shin touches the bar.
  • Hips don’t move after this position. (Hips higher than what you want.)
  • Don’t drop the butt.
  • Push knees a little into the elbow.
  • Lift chest and drop belly between the knees.
• Step 4 - going up:
  • Drag bar along the shins.
  • Lift the chest up at the end. That’s the finish.
  • Think of pushing the feet into the floor.