Deadlift form

[scotinjapan]

I wanna start incorporating deadlifts into program. question is does anyone have the definitive way to do them--I checked YouTube but there's a zillion different ways and most different. I only have dumbells just now(hoping to get a barbell soon).

thanks.

your man in Japan.

[swanso5]

i wouldnlt do them with db's, you'll have to round your lower back and that's when the ouchies come...until you get a bb simply do stiff legged deadlifts

[swanso5]

all deadlift variation should be performed with a bent knee because:

1 - locking the knee out puts undue stres on thge popliteus muscle (a "money" muscle for the knee) located at the back of the knee

and;

2 - deadlifts are all about getting hip extension which is where your bum pushes back behind you which a straight leg can't provide

deadlifts are when you start from the floor or down near your feet (might be in a power rack from mid shin which is what i do for most clients

stiff legged deadlift's starting position is from a standing up straight position

they are different exercies training different strength qualitites

[juan92]

kick ur butt out, this will bend knees slightly

[Boopster]

Yes wndwgrl.....stick your butt out, then lift with weighted bar as Swanso stated above with bents knees. You should feel a really good pull in your hamms. Nice and slow, not to risk injury. Keep that butt stuck out....feels a little awkward at first but good form is everything!