Learn to Deadlift

I can’t stress the importance of learning to deadlift from a competent coach—if you’re unsure where to find one, start here! But if you do not have access to a coach or are still struggling with certain parts of the movement despite having met with a coach, then the following videos may help:

Full Tutorial (Watch from 3:19)

Common Errors:

Cues for setting your upper back:

Cues for setting your lower back:

Learn to Control Lower Back (Watch from 7:30)

Using the RDL to control your back and hamstrings (Watch from 2:40)

Don’t yank on the bar. Learn to Slack Pull.

Pull up, not back. How to prevent bloody shins (Watch from 2:30)

The deadlift is a squat, then a hinge.

When and how to use straps:

How to lower the bar (Watch from 0:18)