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Learning how to deadlift?

stryder77

Hey MFP... thanks for all the support and motivation. I've been learning weight lifting and want to give deadlifting a try. Any of you have any suggestions for someone just learning how to do this? I have a lot of fear of injury after I've hurt my back several times and have a bad knee. I really appreciate any insight from someone who has some experience at this. I know everyone starts some where.

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kshadows

I'd ask a trainer in a gym to show you how and help you have proper form. I also benefitted greatly from this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qRntuXBSc

And it's good for giggles too

LadyBos

My trainer says you have to really stick your butt in the air and chest out. Push through the heels.

I love deadlifts, but they gotta be done right to avoid injury.

Good luck!

forgiven16

I'm assuming a conventional deadlift. If so look @ this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRRlk6264I.

Remember deadlifts are not a solely back movement.

jedimonkey

Go and get someone to teach you properly. Even a few sessions to learn the cues for lifting properly. There are quick a few places near you. There may also be instructors within these places who work freelance.

http://crossfitaggieland.com/ is one option

212019156

Find a trainer that powerlifts or who has powerlifted. A lot of trainers just plain suck. Deadlifts are a great exercise but you want to make sure you do them right. Also have someone film you so you can analyze your form. That is a huge help.

CallMeCupcakeDammit

This is a really good series, but that first link was funny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS2wLZSdeDg

farmers_daughter

Start light, feet shoulder width apart, arms go outside of your knees, stick dat @ss out there, suck your gut in and stand up.

Oh don't forget to grunt. ha ha it' helps!

Yeah or have someone who knows what they are doing show you.

Stopin_da_yoyo

Check stronglift 5x5 out....shows proper form.....wrist and knee wraps might be an option if ya have to.

Tedebearduff

Hey MFP... thanks for all the support and motivation. I've been learning weight lifting and want to give deadlifting a try. Any of you have any suggestions for someone just learning how to do this? I have a lot of fear of injury after I've hurt my back several times and have a bad knee. I really appreciate any insight from someone who has some experience at this. I know everyone starts some where.

Go on youtube my friend used it as my personal trainer and the best part is that it is free. My favorite channel is POG been watching them going on 3 years now and still helpful and entertaining!

stryder77

I'd ask a trainer in a gym to show you how and help you have proper form. I also benefitted greatly from this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4qRntuXBSc

And it's good for giggles too

This one was awesome... LOL thank you!

DeadliftAddict

The deadlift can be a hard lift to learn properly. It is also is one of the most beneficial lifts once learned. Glad to see someone want to do it the right way. As someone said a trainer is a great way to start. When using trainers it may be a good idea to get a second opinion or trainer to show you how as well. Not all trainers teach correctly and you could be shown by the wrong person the first time. Now, that being said. YouTube can be a great way to learn as well. There are great guys and girls on there who love giving good advice. Elliott Hulse is a great person to learn the deadlift from. His videos are great. He also teaches the deadlift from standing up to going down so you understand it all. his channel is called strengthcamp Look him up and good luck.

Quick tip. Keep in mind the deadlift is a push and not a pull. When done correctly your legs are doing most of the work pushing the ground away as the bar comes off the floor. The back comes into play later in the moving. Also, squeeze the glutes and push the hips to finish. Don't over hyper extend the back.