BUILD A BIGGER BACK WITH THE DEADLIFT

Second, remember that form and technique aside, the bar path should always be in first mind. A deadlift is a vertical pull movement, meaning the bar should travel in a straight line from bottom to top. Your setup should disallow your knees from getting in the way. That means a slightly higher hip position if you’re a taller lifter with long legs. On the way down, it’s equally important to drive the hips back in order to allow for form to stay tight during the descent. For more on bar path, check out the video below.

Third, try sticking with a double overhand grip for as long as possible before switching to a mixed grip or using aids. You can only lift as much as you can hold, and using straps prematurely, or reverting to a mixed grip can create a reliance on these methods without developing a solid foundation of base strength first. For certain training purposes, there’s nothing wrong with using either (I’m even using the mixed grip in my first video), but it’s very necessary to learn the natural basics first.

SUMMARY

Don’t let the deadlift leave you for dead the next time you try it. Follow these cues to get the most out of the lift, so you can pull strong and stay injury free. There’s not much better a feeling than standing tall with hundreds of pounds in your hands –and your back health and development will be thanks enough for doing it.

source. muscleandfitness.com.