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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Bah. Might have to use YouTube. Automatically used photobucket. Not sure if video will work this way lol
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
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    This is going really well in discussion, but I am not lifting until Monday...... wait

    l;emme go downstairs and pull a DL - pushing the whole earth away

    FR coming Mighty
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Grab a broomstick!
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
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    LOL - yeah, my upper traps were first to fire! Maybe even before my grip.

    let me sleep on this, a lot to change, or develop if you wish

    Jo- think I otta get a belt?
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    Do it like Jo posted in her pic.

    If that doesn't work for you, try dropping a bit lower.
    But her back is great, perfect form.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    LOL - yeah, my upper traps were first to fire! Maybe even before my grip.

    let me sleep on this, a lot to change, or develop if you wish

    Jo- think I otta get a belt?

    I don't do a belt myself....but the option is available to you.

    Also try an over/under grip with your hands, not sure if anyone mentioned that....
    But as you go up in weight, a typical over hand grip will prolly give out.
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
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    NICE IDEA I cant roll shoulders that way!!! BAM!

    I mean unless I want to become a gwazi

    No offense to Gwazis

    you know gwazi mot the huntchback dude

    edit to add = yes I can pull with traps and shoulders with over under, just tried it.

    I need to disengage the upper, hold the core, and let the legs push. I need work, practice.
  • JoRocka
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    LOL - yeah, my upper traps were first to fire! Maybe even before my grip.

    let me sleep on this, a lot to change, or develop if you wish

    Jo- think I otta get a belt?

    Not particularly.

    It's not my first choice. And I'm hesitant to point you that way since I'm not personally evaluating you or watching you. So I'm not fully confidant in saying... yes do that I don't think they are bad but it think you should really understand what's going on with your body and have a super grasp on th e fundamentals first. they really are to help you brace and push more weight.

    So if you aren't needing to push more weight keep working where you are. I have a meet I'm prepping for and saw a world class powerlifting coach to get advice on technique and really dial in form and he pointed me to the belt. Side effect was learning how to brace better.

    So yeah it could help but if you aren't needing to push big weight there isn't a need. It will come as it needs to. .
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
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    thanks
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
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    Good Luck
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
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    only thing I will add for DL is try difference stance as well...I like the sumo style with mixed grip...

    And as the bar comes up your legs just as it hits knees drive your hips forward...

    My squat is a sumo style as well try different stances here as well and figure out which one works best for you...I prefer sumo style just for comfort...to the point I made marks on my floor pad (I workout at home) where my big toes go....:bigsmile: as I was squatting differently at first and would automatically go there.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    Derp Derp. Finally got this loaded proper.
    255 dead lift: http://youtu.be/AK4uLOb8BXo
  • LifterDave
    LifterDave Posts: 112 Member
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    OP, JoRocka, and Stef have given you solid advice. To add to what they have told you, if you have joined Stronglifts, film your technique from the side and post a form check video on the forum. With a video, people will be able to give better advice as they will see what exactly you are doing. It could be you have a mobility issue which you will just have to work hard at. I suffered a severe disk herniation at L5-S1 almost 5 years ago and once I was able to resume lifting about a year later my mobility was gone. I went to a Starting Strength Training camp and even there I could not get into a proper starting position for conventional deads. So upon the coach's recommendation I began pulling deads sumo style for about the next year and a half while still working on mobility exercises to once again be able to deadlift conventional style. I wish you the best of luck and recommend that while a newbie to lifting that you get active on a power lifting forum and video yourself often for form checks. Once you know what others are looking for, you can video yourself and do self critiques. I do this anytime I feel unusual twinges to see if I have began to lack somewhere in my style. Remember this too, form is much more critical than progression of weight on the bar as it only takes one aww **** moment to trash your back.
  • itodd4019
    itodd4019 Posts: 340 Member
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    Derp Derp. Finally got this loaded proper.
    255 dead lift: http://youtu.be/AK4uLOb8BXo

    haha yeah, that's lifting. love the look at the end! haha

    OK, well, I'm all over this coming Monday. I will post about my experience each day in my newfeed thing and you can keep an eye on me, i fyou will.

    Thanks for all the replies.

    I just need to get to lifting on this program. can't wait to get in the groove then start tracking some numbers later, and see gains.

    thanks again

    edit to add- thanks Dave. It's amazing how much you look like my dad - sorta weird! I hear you on the weight, and the oh *** moment. I'm gunna setle in slowly. No more forums for me right now though. I'm already about to fire myself for wasting so much time her :)
  • entropy90
    entropy90 Posts: 42 Member
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    All: This has all been super helpful. I lift today so I'll be trying out some of these tips. If I can add some of you for future questions i would really apperciate the help. I will also post on here after I get back from the gym to let you know how it went and possibly upload a video and get some critiques on my form.

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