Deadlift Series #2 -Tips for Optimally Programming the Deadlift and Increasing Your Pull

Bad leverages, poor coaching, injuries.... you name it. In my 20 years of training, I've had a heck of a time getting my deadlift to move.

If you are having difficulty increasing your deadlift or aren't quite sure how to program deadlifts, stay tuned. In this clip, we address how to improve the deadlift by addressing your body type, your strengths and weaknesses, and how to set up a solid deadlift program tailored to you.

[lyotofan]

This is literally the toughest looking nerdy dude I've ever seen in life

[scottmitchell]

This is why I landed on 9-day cycles. Traditional week was too short, anything longer than 9 days I'd stagnate. For me, 9 days were the sweet-spot.

[bennygilligan]

Absolutely loving this channel quality advice keep up the great content

[khoo]

Wow never thought of this but it makes so much sense now. I never recovered very well from deadlifts and was constantly getting injured.

[UpstateGardening]

I’m 5’8 with a step length of a 6’-6’1” person and short arms. Deadlifts are a wild ride

[freeflowme]

Thanks for the video. I’m a new / newer lifter (only 6-7 months under my belt at this point after 15+ years of being a sedentary adult, though I lifted a lot in high school and college so I’ve still got the movement patterns ingrained in there) and I got back into things using Pavel’s Power to the People program, which has you deadlift and press 5x/wk, but at relatively low intensities and low volume. I made great progress for 6 months, and developed strength that really carried over to my squat and bench without ever practicing those movements themselves (just from developing posterior chain and shoulder girdle strength and learning to be maximally braced while lifting). But then my deadlift hit a wall hard, and I had just incredible lower back fatigue. I’m a short arm dude, and my proportions have me starting with my back almost parallel to the ground, so it makes sense now why the deadlift would take an extra toll on me - my back has to move through an incredibly long range of motion on each rep. So, I’m learning to make the squat my primary lower body compound movement, and train the deadlift more intelligently. It’s my favorite lift, and I miss practicing it so often, but that’s the way things go. Thanks for this video, knowledge, and training options. Great stuff, and subscribed and following 👍

[haugealx]

i love this channel more and more, its like watching juggernaut training, u deserve more views

[tanwirkhan]

Great information... keep it up I have started using the breathing technique discussed in a another video, I've gone from belly breathing to using my abs TVA and breathing... made a lot of difference... this video is filled more nuggets then Gold Rush.

[Thyllnes]

This is exactly what i have been looking for! I have pretty much the same build like you, short arms, longer torso. My pressing is very good, but my deadlift have sucked in comparising. Always burn out and regress. Will try out these tips and hopefully my deadlift will not sucks as bad.

[kennethbhall]

Pure gold. I found even as a teenager I did best deadlifting every 10 days. At 61 I still follow this logic. Thanks!!

[farhanhussain_]

I have long arms and long femur, deadlifts come so natural to me, but still I agree with him that deadlifts take a lot of recovery.

These days I am following the Lillibridge approach for deadlift...every other week a heavy session and lighter or hypertrophy type assistance work on next week...it seems to help with recovery and progress on deadlift.

[cscs]

This made so much sense for me, a fellow long torso dude. Thanks man.

[FeelnLikeIDoEveryDay]

Just use as many days to get through your training "week" as is necessary. Sage advice. Subscribed.

[hgtpmrinbetween]

Just what i need man. I have long legs but fcking T-Rex arms, deadlifts are my worst lift of the 3. But hey i still like too do them.

[JC_]

Do you have a blog, facebook, twitter, insta, or anything? I just want more content.

I love that you've broken everything into simple concepts and explained why, by and large, it works.

[jackdemoguitar]

This is a great video. I was on training that had heavy deadlifts each week and I got destroyed. I have a similar build to you, but I'm also 6'4" so these issues compound even more.

[eddysheppard]

what an informative video, great stuff mate thank u.

[heveyweightheveyweight]

holy shit its the dude with the battle axe and shield from lord of rings .great video as always alex . signing up at the forum today

[muineeguh]

Can’t believe I live in a time when all this information is available on the internet for FREE

[OhTorch]

I will respectfully disagree with a single point. The distance between the bar and the floor with 45 plates is constant. Therefore, a person with shorter legs is at an advantage over a taller (or people with longer legs). The shorter legged person has to both travel less to the bar and less upwards once in hand.

Love your content. Thank you for this channel!!!