dead lifts

Hi so I've decided to start ddeadlifting but I'm not sure the correct way of doing it.. Can someone plz send me a link for me to see how it is done correctly..
And onemore thing, when I use to do deadlifts I was feeling my lower back been worked or been paining!! I'm not sure if the lower back suppose to be worked or pained.. May someone please clarify this issue for me..
TaNx

Google or YouTube my friend! Best thing since sliced bread!!!
Are u keeping your back straight? Or curving it? Always look up at the ceiling and u should b ok... If u have the correct weight...?

check out youtube. some nice vids on how to do it. search for elite fitness i think.

Headhunter12 wrote: Google or YouTube my friend! Best thing since sliced bread!!!
Are u keeping your back straight? Or curving it? Always look up at the ceiling and u should b ok... If u have the correct weight...?

First off DO NOT look up to the ceiling, hyper extension of the neck while lifting heavy loads is stupid.

Either pack your chin in so you have a double chin effect, or keep a neutral head position and keep a focus on 10-15ft in front of you through out the lift.

www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/spo..._deadlift_part_i&cr=

Parts 1,2 & 3 from Eric Cressey will set you up nicely.

Follow these 3 parts.

mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/pro-trainin...-yates-part-one.html

mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/contests/20...-yates-part-two.html

mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/contests/20...ates-part-three.html

DC EVO wrote:

Headhunter12 wrote: Google or YouTube my friend! Best thing since sliced bread!!!
Are u keeping your back straight? Or curving it? Always look up at the ceiling and u should b ok... If u have the correct weight...?

First off DO NOT look up to the ceiling, hyper extension of the neck while lifting heavy loads is stupid.

Either pack your chin in so you have a double chin effect, or keep a neutral head position and keep a focus on 10-15ft in front of you through out the lift.

www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/spo..._deadlift_part_i&cr=

Parts 1,2 & 3 from Eric Cressey will set you up nicely.

Good to learn new things, lifting in school, that's what we were thought! Never heard of hyper extension of the neck... I'll have to read up on that one!!! Cheers!!!!

DC EVO wrote:

Headhunter12 wrote: Google or YouTube my friend! Best thing since sliced bread!!!
Are u keeping your back straight? Or curving it? Always look up at the ceiling and u should b ok... If u have the correct weight...?

First off DO NOT look up to the ceiling, hyper extension of the neck while lifting heavy loads is stupid.

Either pack your chin in so you have a double chin effect, or keep a neutral head position and keep a focus on 10-15ft in front of you through out the lift.

www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/spo..._deadlift_part_i&cr=

Parts 1,2 & 3 from Eric Cressey will set you up nicely.

Tucking the chin? Thats exactly what you shouldn't do. I'll refer you to my Neuro...

Think about it. Looking up straightens your back.
Looking down you not only lose that, you put a stretch on your spine.

Remember when Dorian Yates said that the best thing he ever did for his traps were to move to dumbells and to tuck his chin in onto his chest? Bad, unhealthy move.

Your nerves are in such a dangerous position. Get nerve damage and lose the muscle it controls.

Neutral position to the movement. You have been designed to look forward - straight ahead.
Bend over and look traight ahead. Your head tilts back - as designed.

jackrabbit1 wrote:

DC EVO wrote:

Headhunter12 wrote: Google or YouTube my friend! Best thing since sliced bread!!!
Are u keeping your back straight? Or curving it? Always look up at the ceiling and u should b ok... If u have the correct weight...?

First off DO NOT look up to the ceiling, hyper extension of the neck while lifting heavy loads is stupid.

Either pack your chin in so you have a double chin effect, or keep a neutral head position and keep a focus on 10-15ft in front of you through out the lift.

www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/spo..._deadlift_part_i&cr=

Parts 1,2 & 3 from Eric Cressey will set you up nicely.

Tucking the chin? Thats exactly what you shouldn't do. I'll refer you to my Neuro...

Think about it. Looking up straightens your back.
Looking down you not only lose that, you put a stretch on your spine.

Remember when Dorian Yates said that the best thing he ever did for his traps were to move to dumbells and to tuck his chin in onto his chest? Bad, unhealthy move.

Your nerves are in such a dangerous position. Get nerve damage and lose the muscle it controls.

Neutral position to the movement. You have been designed to look forward - straight ahead.
Bend over and look traight ahead. Your head tilts back - as designed.

Packing the chin and tucking your chin on to your chest are different things. So I won't need the neuro just yet

There is a big difference between having a slight tilt in the head as you lean over and having your head back and looking at the ceiling.

Here's a good link from a pretty awesome deadlifter - www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/mos...do_about_deadlifting

I deadlift quite a nice amount of weight for my weight and height and the way i learnt was a simple thing i said in my head everytime before i lifted to start the set..

" Chest out, ass out, look straight ahead and LIFT " That way your back is always straight.
My form is 100% and iv never had an injury from deadlifts ever ( touch wood ), just an awesome way to tie in your back after a good back workout.
Just make sure the weight is right for you, that your confident in lifting it, dont second guess, and dont lift for other people in the gym, next thing you know, your lifting more than you thought you could.
Just chest out, ass out, look straight ahead ( neutral ) and lift with confidence.
A nice way i learnt aswell is deadlift from the ground, not the squat rack, learn the posture and form and technique from lifting from the ground, develop a good foundation for deadlifts and your on your way for a strong build bro.
goodluck.

Thanx so much K1 will definitely try that next time bro! I see Doryan Yates recommends only going down halfway down the shin and no further. I did it yesterday and absolutely loved it! Do you agree?

Awesome, yeah its the best way iv found to do it, and i actually feel the deadlifts work my entire back.
Yes iv read and watched him do that aswell. :evil:
I have pretty strong legs, so i train Back on a monday with calves and iv found if i load 200 on the bar ( excluding the bar ) and i lift from the ground,i cant stop half way, its too heavy, but i can bang out 8 reps none stop from the ground with it. In my opinion the only reason hes saying only go half way is because i think he just completely isolating the back, but for guys wanting to reach the max, id say go with proper form deadlifts all the way down and up, that way your working some quads as well ( well deadlifting works everything basically ) and i doubt anyone can say there quads are big enough especially if its just on one exercise once a week that youd work quads besides when you train them in your split and i train them on a thursday, so it works out perfect.

to be honest i do that method till about 140 ( excluding bar ) after that i put a belt on and chalk my hands and do full movements. But hey bro, if your feeling it and your chest is out, ass out and your klupping that weight,then carry on. Laka man.

Tanx for the input guys..and tanx K1