If you’re in a dilemma about how to lower the weight after performing a deadlift, you’ve come to the right place. This article refers to two different lowering methods, dropping the weight fast or lowering it slowly, i.e. we are going to talk about deadlift descent! Firstly, I have highlighted the main difference between the … Read more
Have you finally met your match with a certain deadlift load? Can you just not find that last bit of strength to for the deadlift lockout? If so, we have the solution that can make your deadlift lockout stronger and smoother with much lower injury risk. I remember working with a client who had absolutely … Read more
I have a confession to make about the hex bar deadlift. When I started lifting, I could just about deadlift the 45-pound bar, and even that was done incorrectly. Then, one of the gym trainers recommended the hex bar variation as the ‘beginner-friendly alternative’. It felt safe, effective, and flowed so much better than the … Read more
The deadlift is one of the best strength training exercises that exist. One of the reasons why so many lifters avoid it is due do common deadlift injuries. No way to sugar coat the issue here. There are many possible injuries from the deadlift. The good thing is, we discuss 10 possible deadlift injuries and how … Read more
You’re asking how to fix deadlift elbow pain? Well, let’s go over this interesting topic. Lateral epicondylitis, or more formally known as Tennis elbow is inflammation and a mild to severe pain that shows up around the outer elbow tendon. There are a variety of reasons for why it comes about and may trigger some … Read more
A narrow waist has become the present day idea and you may be able to get one with our help. But, the question is do deadlifts thicken the waist or is it purely genetic? I believe the narrow waist notion all started in the classic 1970s fitness and Bodybuilding scene. Stars like Frank Zane promoted … Read more
The majority of the time, there is nothing complex about why your deadlift is weak off the floor. But so many lifters including myself ask ourselves, why is my deadlift so weak off the floor? There are three main reasons why you are weak off the floor in the deadlift: (1) Either you have poor lifting … Read more
Your deadlift form could be immaculate. The bar is nice and close to your shins. This gives a near-perfect center of gravity and an effective lift. But, then you experience the dreaded deadlift shin scrape! OUCH! BLOODY AND BRUISED SHINS! Yup, bar to shin scrapes are normal even among the best deadlifters. Like myself, a lot … Read more
Key Points If you enjoy reading about our content, you know we’re fans of the squat and deadlift. But can you squat and deadlift on the same day? Although performing both compound movements can be tiring, there are quite a number of benefits. Lifters can break through training plateaus, improve sporting performance, indicate powerlifting capabilities and … Read more
The shoulder is a unique ball and socket joint. Some lifters will experience deadlift shoulder pain from time to time. So how do lifters get shoulder pain from deadlifting? Some common reasons for deadlift shoulder pain include poor mobility, bad technique, or lack of shoulder strength. During the deadlift, lifters should take care to prepare … Read more
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