As I'm dealing with heavier weights, certain "weaknesses" are starting to show. In order to get better with those weights, we gotta go back to the basics.
My setup seems to look more like a conventional puller when I'm pulling sumo- meaning I'm using my lower back. I'm having a tough time keeping my chest vertical (90 degrees, not 45) and bringing in the bar. After a stubborn 15 minutes, I became receptive to what Casey was trying to explain.
Cues:
- chest up (90 degrees)
- load hamstrings
- explode with your glutes and hips (vs your lower back)
- finish with the glutes (squeeze)
Imagine pushing yourself away from the ground
My goal is to deadlift 400, so I know I need to work on the little things to get me to that point. Swallow your pride and take 2 steps back in order to go 10 steps forward towards your goal.
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275lbs for 5 x 3
GHRs 5 x 10
Stability ball ham curls 5 x 10
KB carries
Band resistant KB swings x 100
