Deadlifts: 5 Most Common Mistakes & How To Fix Them

Hey YouTube Family!!

Today I’m coming to ya with some of the most common errors made when performing the deadlift.

The deadlift is the King of exercises, but can be one of the most incorrectly performed. With proper form, the deadlift can help you grow the glutes, the back, the hamstrings, strengthen the core and many more benefits.

In this video I go over the most common mistakes, and how to avoid them.

- Excessive Rounding of the back
- Hyperextending on lockout
- Involving the arms and traps (shrugging etc)
- Hips too low in the starting position
- Bar too far/close to the shins

Mel Xx

[probitygem]

I’ve been working out for a year and I only learnt the correct deadlift form beginning of this month! I’ve even started to see big improvements in my glutes and hamstrings since correcting my form. I was able to do a 70kg deadlift with horrible form, but when I started to correct it, I went all the way down to a 20kg (which I felt waaay more than the 70kg bad form btw) A tiny bit of advice, don’t focus too much on increasing the weight. Master the form and loading will be a tad more manageable. Thanks for this excellent video ❤️💕

[PraiseAra]

This is so well explained! I’m gonna implement these tips into my next leg day when doing the deadlifts ❤️

[MrdotRandom]

Definitely going to try this as I sometimes get lower back pains when I dead lift. Thank youuu 💕

[samanthakinkead]

Super helpful video. Keep posting great workouts with the techniques. 👍🏾💪🏾🏋🏾‍♂️🏋🏾‍♀️

[gumia]

Thank you great video. My next deadlift session I will definitely think about my technique and follow the tips 😊

[khoziwebanda]

Can’t wait to get back to the gym and work on my form!!! 🖤

[koolie]

I've always wanted to try deadlifts so thanks for the tips!

[Carmeleyez]

This is a great video! I’m going to use these tips for sure!

[Sweety-hd]

Thank you lovely! Really helpful as always! 👌🏾🙌🏾 #STWGANG

[simonemua]

Your skin looks so good. (I know it ain't a beauty skin care video) once I get back into the gym I will re-watch this and apply your technique to my work out routine. Thank you xx

[maxineloza]

You are awesome. I've never tried to do a deadlift. I was always frightened that I would do myself an injury. Thanks for your video will try to do one now with the techniques that you have shown

[kristenmarosi]

Do you ever do Sumo deadlifts? I would love to check my form by watching your guidance! Thanks for your great content! I love your enthusiasm and fun personality! You are gorgeous!

[mikkimikki]

Fantastic video, can't wait to get a decent set of weights.
#STW28

[pixiedust]

Thank you for the video I was just talking about deadlifts with my old roommate. Do deadlifts help with booty gains? if so how often should you do them or incorporate them into your workout routine

[natasharochester]

Hey Mel, I was wondering with deadlifts do you put the weight all the way down then pick it up again like a new rep or do you use the momentum and keep reps going from the prior lift almost like a constant squat movement

[oshiplays]

good video i just liked and subbed, want to be youtube friends?

[BeautifullyFlawed__]

I’ve never felt safe doing a deadlift by myself. Always always ALWAYS did them with my trainer. My biggest fear is pulling a muscle. Also the free weight section intimidates me because it’s so heavily populated with men 😩