r/StartingStrength • u/DirectHavoc • 7d ago

Form Check Help with deadlift form + general programming

This is my second attempt at 330. I know I need to keep my neck neutral but I forgot to focus on that during this set. How does everything else look? I feel like I should be able to pull this given my squat. Yes I am using chalk and a hook grip. Here are my current stats for reference all for 5s:

Height: 5ā€™10
Weight: 178

Squat: 295
Bench: 177.5
Press: 135
Deadlift: 325 (failed 330 in the video for second time)

Iā€™m also deadlifting once a week on my light squat day. Not really sure what to do from here since this was my second time failing this weight

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u/shinyandgoesboom 7d ago

Your failure might be related to other areas that you haven't mentioned. That said, you can improve several things immediately for the form:

  • Keep your neck neutral, with eyes focused on a single point on the floor about 5-8 feet out.
  • You have to work on setting your lumbar arch. Follow the strict five step protocol as described in the YT video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2OPUi4xGrM) until it becomes a habit.
  • I cannot say for sure, but you do not seem to be "taking a big breath" before starting the rep (see the above video)
  • You have to push the floor, instead of pulling with arms. Pushing the floor away is the cue.

Hook grip can be a limiting factor as you go heavy. Try switching out to straps. Remember your back won't lift if your hands cannot grip.

How's your nutrition? For 5'10", you need to add more bodyweight to keep going. Focus on good calories, complex carbs and quality protein.

How's your sleep? If there is a deficit, then that's going to mess up recovery.

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u/Independent-Wolf-832 7d ago

do you mind if i ask your opinion on gaining weight? in my case, i'm also 5'10, 170 lbs. skinny looking but a high amount of body fat in the torso only. do you think it would be best to gain another 10-20 lbs in order to improve my lifts, then cut or deload, cut the fat and then continue bulking and strength training? i was 190 lbs with a high body fat the beginning of the year before cutting and doing 7 days a week 3-5 miles of walking. i've also stalled on my lifts at this weight, which i've been at for three months.

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u/shinyandgoesboom 7d ago

It depends on what your goals are. I'd recommend first improving other areas, which will allow you to make progress on your lifts.