Proper dead lift form?

[st.Franklin]

Hi guys, although I'm a noobie here on BB4U I've been working out 4 a few years and have been reading here that squats & deads are important to overall strength, but actually I'm not in the habbit of doing either. Mostly because upper legs & low back never show. So anyway I'm gonna start doin em. I think I can manage with the squat rack-seems pretty common sense, but am not certain perfect dead lift form so any help would be appreciated. THANX!!!

[joemomma]

There are many good vids out there on youtube and google. And, it's easier to have bad form than you would think. Bad form=injury

[crucified]

YouTube - Misha Koklyaev Deadlift

[hoot]

Here are a couple videos that should help you out:

YouTube - How to Dead Lift with Proper Form No Matter WHO you are

How to Deadlift with Proper Technique | StrongLifts.com

Deadlift Exercise Technique and Video


Good luck, it's well worth it.

[RJSMuscle]

I think I got my form down, I'm having trouble losing my grip on my left hand though.

My grip in my left hand is significantly weaker because of my stroke and it's becoming harder to hold on to the bar.

I've tried reverse grip and it was much worse for me. Lifting straps don't help much.

I know I can lift more but don't because of my grip problem. Last thing I need is to drop the bar on my toes....OUCH

Any suggestions ?

[Renegade68]

The only advice I can give if straps don't help is to just continue to rehab your grip. Ever tried those hand exercisers that work grip strength?

[RyanLRams]

Originally Posted by RJSMuscle

I know I can lift more but don't because of my grip problem. Last thing I need is to drop the bar on my toes....OUCH

Any suggestions ?

Yea, if you can drop the bar on your toes, then your feet are way too wide. Are you doing the splits when you do this exercise?

[joemomma]

How you gonna drop the bar on your toes? You have some plates on the bar, right? Either that or you got some tall feet.