Deadlift help

veggiehottie
veggiehottie Posts: 590 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi guys! Started heavy lifting about 6 weeks ago.

Have made awesome strides in my squats (pr 165!!!) and the bench, row, and press.

But my deadlift is just... stagnant. I have not gone up much since the first week.

Why would this be? Any tips for me?

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  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Make sure your form is perfect and try mixed grip.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,048 Member
    Most people can deadlift more than any other exercise with the exception of leg pressing for poundage. I would bet it has to do with your execution.


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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    At what point in the lift are you having problems? More detail required.
  • tolygal
    tolygal Posts: 602 Member
    Check your form. I couldn't advance at all until a trainer (finally found one who knew something about lifting - it's amazing how many don't) helped me fix my form. I made huge improvements after that!! There are tons of resources online, or better yet - find someone who knows proper form and have them watch you and guide you to do the lift correctly.
  • Dharmageddon
    Dharmageddon Posts: 3
    If your form is good, deload by 20% and build back up, and make sure you are getting enough rest between deadlifting days - at least 2 days not deadlifting!

    I find this site very helpful:
    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
  • LiftHuff
    LiftHuff Posts: 131
    Echo the comment that there's really not enough info here to answer your actual question. Do you fail to break it off the ground? Get hung up at the knees? Lose it just before lockout? Each of these provokes a different diagnosis. What type of grip are you using?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syt7A23YnpA

    ^^Rippetoe giving some set up tips.
  • veggiehottie
    veggiehottie Posts: 590 Member
    I don't know the right terminology... sorry... I do not use mixed grip (what's that called? straight grip? lol)

    But It just seems that when I try for perfect form, the weight needs to stay low.

    It pretty much all centers around keeping my back in correct form... If I add weight, it immediately wants to round instead of staying flat/arched, and then again on the return I get confused right around the point that I hit my knees.

    Thanks for the links/info. :)

    Will try to have someone check my form also. Thanks!
  • DostThouEven
    DostThouEven Posts: 148
    I don't know the right terminology... sorry... I do not use mixed grip (what's that called? straight grip? lol)

    But It just seems that when I try for perfect form, the weight needs to stay low.

    It pretty much all centers around keeping my back in correct form... If I add weight, it immediately wants to round instead of staying flat/arched, and then again on the return I get confused right around the point that I hit my knees.

    Thanks for the links/info. :)

    Will try to have someone check my form also. Thanks!

    Strengthen your abs and you can also do hyper extensions and\or good mornings to strengthen your lower back. Also you don't need to let the weight back down to the floor very slowly.
  • LiftHuff
    LiftHuff Posts: 131
    You don't need to lower it slowly, but the negative portion of the lift is also excellent training.

    Have you tried using a belt? Having a belt to push your belly against can help stabilize your core and teach you how to cue your abs and lower back properly.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    are your shoulders going past the bar?
  • veggiehottie
    veggiehottie Posts: 590 Member
    Strengthen your abs and you can also do hyper extensions and\or good mornings to strengthen your lower back. Also you don't need to let the weight back down to the floor very slowly.

    Am working on strengthening my core! Great tip.
    Have you tried using a belt? Having a belt to push your belly against can help stabilize your core and teach you how to cue your abs and lower back properly.

    A belt is a good idea. Have not tried one, will see if I can get my hands on one.
    are your shoulders going past the bar?

    Maybe... But not much. Less than an inch or so? Should they be behind it?

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