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Monster Garage Gym/Maroscher Coaching Log: (Log number CVXI). DEADLIFT…Am I Doing This Right???
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There is incorrect deadlift form, correct deadlift form…and there is the correct deadlift form for you specifically. Know the differences.
It is the last lift of the meet, it is the lift that gets the least help with equipment and it is the lift that has two distinct techniques from which to choose from. Looking at the two main forms, sumo and conventional (there are also variations: at the MONSTER GARAGE GYM we have a number of lifters utilizing the hybrid sumo HYBRID SUMO as well as variation of the conventional stance which you rarely ever see, the Old English Style deadlift stance, but for this coaching log, I am really referring to the two main styles) there is the technically correct stance the lifter wants to use for their deadlift form, but within that correct form, there are lifter-specific-variations.
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The reason I point this out is that each deadlifter will have their own best positions for leverage, so although the essence of the movement is the same, there will be aspects that vary from one deadlift to another. I say that as you might have the best conventional puller in your gym pound for pound, pull with their inside deadlift finger right near the smooth section of the barbell. As they are the best puller in the gym, logic suggests one emulates that form and puts their inner most finger in the same location. The problem with this is the best puller in the gym is 5’4” tall and you are 6’2” so your shoulder width is most likely going to be wider so with the inner most fingers by the smooth of the bar, your arms are no longer perpendicular to the ground and equidistant from one another, like the letter “H,” but now are wider at the shoulder and closer at the hands thus creating a longer barbell surface area and thus increasing what we call the “V” arm shape that only serves to make the lift more difficult. Still yet, as much as we want that equidistant arm spacing, some heavier lifters have a mid-section that means their inner most fingers will need to be even further out from the smooth of the barbell and that will be a wider distance than the shoulders simply because the big belly is in the way. This, from the shoulders, spreading past the mid-section, the shape is more of the letter “A.”
These anomalies occur with foot direction, distance of the feet and distance of the legs, etc. In this accompanying video we feature four deadlifters who we captured on Wednesday’s deadlift training. All are training RAW and all have great deadlifts (Justin and Cooper pull well into the 700’s, Nicole pulls in the 500’s and Crystal has pulled over 600LBS) but as good as they are, and as good as their technique is, they all pay attention to solid form while keeping in mind not to sacrifice individuals leverages for the rigidness of exact technique. *video shows some supplemental back work in addition to the deadlift.
Note: This is not an excuse to negate perfecting technique, as I recommend become as perfect as you can for a long duration, and only then would I suggest putting your own personal touch on the technique with regard to any physical nuance you might have due to your body-type, leverages, injuries, etc. What I am saying is that mimicking your favorite deadlifter is a ok first step as you learn technique, but keep in mind, that persons perfect technique is perfect for them, and due to mechanical and physical differences that they have from you and you have from them, means there is some play within that form, and just because that person you are emulating uses a specific form and technique, does not mean it will be the perfect form for you, the individual.
Wishing you all the best in your training and meet prep. Ever onward. Eric Maroscher: Monster Garage Gym.
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Equipment used in this coaching log training video:
• EliteFTS Power Bar
• EliteFTS Deadlift Bar
• EliteFTS 3 x 3 Power Rack
• EliteFTS Wrist Straps
• EliteFTS Magnesium Carbonate
• EliteFTS Mini-Bands
You can find ALL of the prior EliteFTS/Maroscher Coaching Logs/articles at this link: COACHING LOGS
MONSTER GARAGE GYM uses Universal Nutrition/Animal supplements and EliteFTS powerlifting equipment.
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