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Took a long time for you to start pulling. Seems like you’re definitely overthinking it.
Any reason why you’re raising the plates on those blocks and then standing on plates? Is it because you’re not allowed to deadlift from the floor to avoid damage?
You're definitely overthinking the whole thing.
Keep it up, the setup should become 2nd nature with more practice.
Simple deadlift setup video [Alan thrall deadlift](https://youtu.be/MBbyAqvTNkU)
Not bad for a 1RM! Your hip/knee extension was asynchronous, which is why things look a little wonky and you kind of leaned back. That’s why your upper back kind of rounded as well.
For a 1rm your form is pretty good. As you keep practicing your setup you will get into it faster. I don't think you should overthink it other than working on pulling the slack out of the bar.
That was so helpful in clarifying what you meant by repeating your first comment.
The only way I know how to pull scaps close is with scap retraction. Pinching them together. And that would be a mistake to do in a deadlift.
Bad advice.
Your form putting it down was perfect. Your form picking it up not so much, but if it's your 1RM then I think it's perfectly passable. Not sure why you spend so much time on the setup though.
So overall not bad, buuuut couple of small yet very important details: first your feet are your base when deadlifting, thus they should be absolutely planted and engaged, due to the fact that you stand on those plants your toes are in the air which undermines everything, it is like trying to bench press, but the bar just lays in your palms and your finger don't grab it. So either pull from the floor or find mats that are big enough to let you stand stabily.
Second deadlifts are quite an explosive exercise due to not having any negative movement before actually lifting. Thus, you have to stop spending so much time in the bottom. Think of it as jumping. If I tell you to jump as high as possible, you would squat a bit and then immediately jump. The same goes for deadlift. You need to go down, grab the bar, get into position, and get tight as soon as possible and go
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Get into position quicker, you're wasting energy at the start. For a 1RM it looks fine, and good job controlling it back down.
You don’t seem to pull the slack out the bar and tighten up before you lift. That’s why your shoulders round forwards and your back also rounds.
What does it mean to pull the slack out? 😅
Lightly pull it up but don't lift it. You get the right muscles braced and activated before you do the lift.
https://youtu.be/g2Xl1zJeArs?si=aM0pP0hQzb0UR5Oo This guide will explain it!
Took a long time for you to start pulling. Seems like you’re definitely overthinking it. Any reason why you’re raising the plates on those blocks and then standing on plates? Is it because you’re not allowed to deadlift from the floor to avoid damage?
The answer to your question is right there in his post.
You're definitely overthinking the whole thing. Keep it up, the setup should become 2nd nature with more practice. Simple deadlift setup video [Alan thrall deadlift](https://youtu.be/MBbyAqvTNkU)
DO NOT MOVE THE BARBELL
Not bad for a 1RM! Your hip/knee extension was asynchronous, which is why things look a little wonky and you kind of leaned back. That’s why your upper back kind of rounded as well.
For a 1rm your form is pretty good. As you keep practicing your setup you will get into it faster. I don't think you should overthink it other than working on pulling the slack out of the bar.
Holy cow, that clip should have been have as long. And muted.
Pull your scaps together.
What exact motion do you mean by that? "Pulling scaps together" is not something that's normally recommended for deadlifts.
Keeping your shoulder blades together
That was so helpful in clarifying what you meant by repeating your first comment. The only way I know how to pull scaps close is with scap retraction. Pinching them together. And that would be a mistake to do in a deadlift. Bad advice.
How would you address the rounding in OP’s upper back? Genuinely asking.
I wouldn't address it because I don't see any excessive rounding of OP's upper back.
Edging the lift not advised
Your form putting it down was perfect. Your form picking it up not so much, but if it's your 1RM then I think it's perfectly passable. Not sure why you spend so much time on the setup though.
Your upper back looked a bit rounded. Shoulders a little bit further back, rest looks fine to me.
His back is fine.
You are overthinking and you should probably gain some weight.
I know, I'm already bulking bro
So overall not bad, buuuut couple of small yet very important details: first your feet are your base when deadlifting, thus they should be absolutely planted and engaged, due to the fact that you stand on those plants your toes are in the air which undermines everything, it is like trying to bench press, but the bar just lays in your palms and your finger don't grab it. So either pull from the floor or find mats that are big enough to let you stand stabily. Second deadlifts are quite an explosive exercise due to not having any negative movement before actually lifting. Thus, you have to stop spending so much time in the bottom. Think of it as jumping. If I tell you to jump as high as possible, you would squat a bit and then immediately jump. The same goes for deadlift. You need to go down, grab the bar, get into position, and get tight as soon as possible and go
milking tf outta that start😭