First Ever Deadlift, Need Feedback on Form (Video)

[Methodology]

So this is my first ever time deadlifting with a bar, I usually stiff-leg dumbbell deadlift 30lb fluctuating 30>25>20, but have always wanted to get into power lifting like a few of my (huge) buddies do.

This is my second set of 5 @ 30s per rep, by the time I hit my third set, I realized you have to breathe in pulling up, it makes it a hell of a lot easier to lift. I am quite tall, so it does make it kind of hard for me to get a good arch in my back, but honestly my back feels great, compared to my last routine which left my back slaughtered after the workout. Plus the floor is really warped, so the weight rolls around like crazy.

 

[Methodology]

 

[iFartGlitter]

It might make it easier to evaluate, give cues and feedback regarding posture and technique, and possible progressions if you change the privacy settings

 

[iFartGlitter]

Btw if you inhale on the way up you can increase the pressure in your torso, which can impede blood flow or cause a hernia, much like a Valsalva maneuver when someone inhales and holds their breath...that's when you puke, pass out, or disembowel yourself. Exhale while performing the primary motion of any lift...consider the movement an extension of your breathing and match the timing as such.

 

[freakmentality]

Can't watch OP

 

[clman8585]

Do a youtube search for elliot hulse deadlift videos. Hes an excellent teacher.

 

[Methodology]

Fixed

 

[Methodology]

I did about 15 of these and my other 4 workouts in 30 min, it was a hell of a lot easier than I thought it was gonna be

 

[Mprtz]

Plates blocking view, can't tell if your shins are fully up to the bar on starting, or if you are keeping the bar close. Doesn't look like your hips are locked out at the top, but your upper body is cut off so it's hard to tell.
EDIT: comment was based on 2nd video, looks better on first one.

 

[Pitbull55]

Best analogy I was ever given when I started to deadlift was don't think of pulling the weight up think of trying to push the floor down, that way your back only becomes engaged at the right part of the lift.

 

[Methodology]

Best analogy I was ever given when I started to deadlift was don't think of pulling the weight up think of trying to push the floor down, that way your back only becomes engaged at the right part of the lift.

Honestly will try this out later this week, I hoping to add 10lbs/week until I max out for my circuit.

Plates blocking view, can't tell if your shins are fully up to the bar on starting, or if you are keeping the bar close. Doesn't look like your hips are locked out at the top, but your upper body is cut off so it's hard to tell.
EDIT: comment was based on 2nd video, looks better on first one.

Yeah, I never did deadlifts bc I never knew how until I read in a fitness magazine that you have to drag it up your shins, I was always unsure of how to do them, so I never did, I also press my shoulders back to work my lats/traps as well. Sorry, my camera is shit on my phone, I always have great body pics but can never take anything good since the camera is always super zoomed out.

 

[dietrying]

Just make sure you keep the bar close to your shins and thrust your hips through the bar. I like to keep my head straight. Other than that just do whatever feels comfortable(grip, foot position etc) Everybody likes to make these lifts really complicated., just lift some heavy ass weight!

 

[DreDay187]

Btw if you inhale on the way up you can increase the pressure in your torso, which can impede blood flow or cause a hernia, much like a Valsalva maneuver when someone inhales and holds their breath...that's when you puke, pass out, or disembowel yourself. Exhale while performing the primary motion of any lift...consider the movement an extension of your breathing and match the timing as such.

I think you have it backwards. The valsalva manuever helps PREVENT hernias and injuries. You should not take a breath until the lift is done or you increase risk of injury.

 

[Pitbull55]

Just my .02 on breathing, I have been watching a seminar on Dan Green (if you don't know who he is check him out, he's kind of strong) and he talks about taking a big inhale right before he bends down to grab the bar, how this fills up your diaphragm, increases the pressure on your belt and can help with leverage. Then exhaling as you bring the movement to an end/finish. He does DL sumo style but that wouldn't make a difference to implement this.

I know this is a lot more technical shit than you need to hear but maybe something to give a try.

 

[DreDay187]

Just my .02 on breathing, I have been watching a seminar on Dan Green (if you don't know who he is check him out, he's kind of strong) and he talks about taking a big inhale right before he bends down to grab the bar, how this fills up your diaphragm, increases the pressure on your belt and can help with leverage. Then exhaling as you bring the movement to an end/finish. He does DL sumo style but that wouldn't make a difference to implement this.

I know this is a lot more technical shit than you need to hear but maybe something to give a try.

That's what's called the Valsalva manuever

 

[snowpatrol123]

Once I saw the toe shoes I couldn't concentrate on anything else

 

[DreDay187]

Looks like your power back is rounded as you start the lift. Also don't take your time lowering the weight like you do. Lowering he weights in deads should go much quicker than lifting the weights. I agree you need a better video angle too

 

[Pitbull55]

That's what's called the Valsalva manuever

Anddd now I know the technical term, thanks!

 

[Methodology]

Looks like your power back is rounded as you start the lift. Also don't take your time lowering the weight like you do. Lowering he weights in deads should go much quicker than lifting the weights. I agree you need a better video angle too

I would totally drop the weights, but I would get in shit, can do on a faster drop though. As for the Valsalva manuever, its pretty much the only time my breathing is in sync when lifting in general, I don't see anything wrong with taking a nice long breath in while I lif,t and exhaling as I drop, I would think you would get a hernia if you held your breath on the way up because of all of the excessive pressure and force on your insides, I guess its kinda like taking a shit as you lift, using that energy really does make a difference. Would you lift while holding that big breath, then release as you drop? I've seen a whole bunch of videos of guys passing out because they hold their breath throughout their lifts, so I don't want to pass out when I don't have a spotter (which is always).

 

[Methodology]

I love this guy, I've used a lot of his workouts when I ONLY had dumbbells to use, no benchs, nothing but me and the floor. He's a total weirdo, but he's jacked and gives good advice.