3 Common Deadlift Mistakes

3 Common Deadlift Mistakes

Deadlifts are an amazing exercise to build your back and butt so it's important to avoid these three common deadlift mistakes.

1. Letting the bar roll away (0:52)
2. Squatting instead of hip hinging (2:41)
3. Not locking out (5:09)

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[djblame]

Thanks, years of dead-lifts and this video got it right! You have an awesome Youtube channel that has added value to my life.

[MayaAgrippine]

Perfection :) I am learning so much from you Cori and thus i can teach others better. Thank you :) One of the best channels out there 4 sure :)

[peppersealey]

Just starting to go to the gym again after many years but I never did deadlifting. I'll be trying out your techniques when I feel confident enough to give it a go, thank you

[kelleysauer]

Great video. You explained it very well in a simple manner. Excellent job of illustrating the difference between dead lift and the squat.

[jenniferruth]

Fantastic! Thank you so much. I'm only 36 but had 2 lumbar discs replaced 18 months ago and had my right sciatic decompressed 4 months ago. I'm finally able to start strengthening my posterior chain after years of not being able to even bend over. It doesn't sound like much but I'm deadlifting 30 lbs now and continuing to improve. Thank you again for these important tips!

[isoney]

Thanks for great videos. I’ve gone back to weights after quite a long break and I knew my deadlift felt off. I think I was squatting too much, but I feel better about trying again. I think I’m going to try the kettle bell variation to help my form.

[FacePullTiToX]

Hi Cori! I love seeing that you are also teaching big lifts to your audience. Compound exercises under heavy load builds a strength base for other exercises/sports and boost the trainee's confidence. If they can deadlift 220lbs for reps everything else won't feel as difficult or challenging 💪 More videos like this, PLEASE!

[adamhoffritz]

A great video, this one and the older deadlift one. I have improved my deadlift a lot based on you deadlift and glute videos.

[pokemonlatias]

Omg I pulled my back just earlier today trying to do deadlifts. I so regret not seeing this earlier

[christinasydney]

Could you do a similar video for Romanian Deadlift please? That was really helpful. Thank you.

[alexandersherard]

Your the best thank you for all your videos I'm learning a lot from you

[elvischambers]

Thank you I love this video. I will work on my form. The tips were just what I needed, can you do one on kettle bells.

[VicBattlefield]

Hi Cori! I really know what you're talking about. It was my faulty deadlift technique that caused me to walk like you in 0:45 a couple of years back. Believe me that was really painful. Thanks for reminding me how to do it right again. I wish you a Merry Christmas, Coach. 🎅🎄

[gagandeepsingh]

I like the way u demonstrate... Thanks...

[bradbeattie]

I'm always trying to think about my form prior to and during this lift .
I have to keep cues, etc fresh in my head or Im thinking too much
during the movement . Your tips are great, and I love when you add
videos with verbal coaching .

[WorldRenownedPsychicBearMedium]

No caption for deaf shame 😢 loving your channel cori, thank you.

[sonyaj]

Great reminders - thanks for the detailed video on this lift!

[LinetteArroyo]

My lower back always hurts the following days after heavy deadlifts. I think tip number three will help me since I over arch my back. Thank you! ☺️

[tasheanelson]

Awesome video.!I have issues with deadlifting some times

[reneemckinnon]

Hi, Cori! I've never done a deadlift before because I've been so nervous but your videos are so informative that I now feel comfortable with trying it out. P.S. your abs are amazing!