STOP Deadlifting Like This (Low Back Strain!)

[Sienn]

It's good to record yourself while deadlifting. I notice when I lifted heavy that my hips would slightly go up before my legs as I did the deadlift

[zachmanto]

Same issue for years. I started using resistant bands around my knees or calves to help engage my hamstrings and glutes. Works like a charm.

[maxjansson]

Wish I knew this before getting lumbago

[codyb]

the thing that helped me was thinking about "sinking" my hips

[Kickboxer]

This works maybe with lower weights but as soon as he starts using more weights, he will start lift like before. The body will always lift in his strongest position. His problem is long legs/ femurs…

[franklintello]

The deadlift is in my opinion one of the most complicated lifts to learn and to perfect It has made me my lower body strong but it took years for me to get the form that works best for me and honestly it will always be a matter of constant tweaking because over time you’ll start to develop bad habits and is time to drop the weight and focus on form again but in my opinion the deadlift is one of the best exercise along with the squat for overall body development

[forsaken]

such a great tip and assessment. The push part of the lift prevents your back from pulling in the beginning. Game changer for me after having to learn the hard way. 😅

[stanbarkworth]

I actually went from the same issue to sometimes but not always having more problems with pulling mostly through my glutes. Only way I really combatted this was slightly crouching down more and imagining pulling through my hips to get the hamstrings activated more.

[iDj]

He went from deadlift to half squat lol

[bodybuilder]

Basically, for concrete position. Get into deadlift form. Once you pull the slack out, start adjusting to where the pull comes from the glutes and hams instead of your lower back. Engage your lats for a strong foundation and go for it.

[YourLifeRedefined]

You are so good at explaining all of this.

[fernandopineda]

Thanks for your content man
I just started working out again after a really bad low back injury (5mm herniated disc)
And I’m learning how to perfect my form before i start putting on some weight on the bar
I really thank you for giving all these advices for people like me that sometimes we are not able to afford personal trainers or physical therapy 🙏🏽

[artysm]

Finally a video straight to the point thank you!

[MrAnamchara]

I can’t say I agree with this regardless of his credentials. Sinking the hips lower and bring his shoulder blades behind the bar will only cause the hips to shoot up at higher weights . This kind of advice on works if your anatomy can shorten the moment arm and bring the hips closer to the bar in the conventional stance .

[RGV]

I do that now, since the another short you post about it. I wiggle my ass to sit in my hips, feel my glutes and hams, then deep breath, tighten everything and pull. I haven't got my 1rm increased, but the load goes away from the lower back

[scotsman]

Just leant so much in this video thank you I've had this problem

[wolfgangwagner]

THANK YOU!!! I just mildly strained my back and was wondering why

[TheMyrmidon]

I had this same problem, then I watched Eddie Hall set up for his big dead lift.
That was the beginning of the change, setting back into the lift.
It didn't take as much weight either to feel the glut had been used differently, after the workout.

[sirfailalotful]

I always take my time with deadlifts and walk myself through the steps. First, keep the butt low with shins against the bar. Second, tighten the upper back, as if trying to bend the bar in half. Third, push down into the floor and push the hips in as the bar passes the knees, keeping the back straight.

[Whosyourdaddy]

I had a similar problem until realized I was over arching on squats and deadlifts. Once I started focusing on pulling my ribs down more it got a lot better.