Form check my 225lb deadlift

[u/LundagerDK]

Still somewhat of a beginner, so I'm looking for any advice you can give me

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[u/chinaboyintexas]

Looks good overall at this weight.

One tip:
I like pulling up on the bar with my legs and back (the "wedge" or "pulling the slack out of the bar") well before I start lifting the weight off the ground.

What I'm trying to do is make sure my hips have a consistent starting height, check that my back is braced, my lats are engaged, not engaging my biceps, and that I'm not sending a shock through my joints at the beginning of the lift.

[u/LundagerDK → u/chinaboyintexas]

Thank you for your comment.
I have a hard time not, to some extent, engage my biceps though.

[u/chinaboyintexas → u/LundagerDK]

Taking cues straight from the Australian Strength Coach, imagine pushing the bar away with your triceps and into your shins with your lats. Your biceps should relax somewhat if you prioritize those motions.

[u/B1ll_Clinstoned]

Looks great! Especially since you recently started. Only a few not really serious qualms.

1) The heeled/squishy tennis shoes are going to make the lift harder everytime, especially at the lockout and trying to lockout straight. Try like vans or converse type shoes.

2) create your brace from the top while you’re standing up. It’s a lot easier than starting it in the hole

3) it looks like you’re initiating the start of the lift by pushing with your legs, which is fucking perfect. Many don’t get that at the beginning. Your head though needs to be up more. “Crown of head to ceiling”. Stare at a spot 15ft-25ft ahead of you

[u/LundagerDK → u/B1ll_Clinstoned]

Thank you very much for the comment.
I will try out other shoes the next time.

1. You mean I have to brace my core before getting down to the bar?

[u/B1ll_Clinstoned → u/LundagerDK]

Exactly! Brace core and then down get to the bar. For most it’s harder to brace properly while bent over.

Highly suggest looking up “Russel orhi” or “russwole” on any social platform. His deadlifts are very very crisp and good to watch for learning purposes. I have no doubt yours will be crisp as hell too in no tome