Deadlifts are often a part of our programming. Many avoid deadlifts because they associate them with back pain or injury. “The last time I did deadlifts, my back hurt for days.” We hear it often and there are several benefits to this hip-hinge movement. The leading...
Video 2 – Form: If you are having trouble with deadlifts or experiencing low back pain on deadlifts, then review these tips for form. Bar is straight Shoe laces are directly under the bar Set shoulders (shoulders are back and down, lats are engaged) Hinge hips...
Video 4 – Deadlift Series: Stability with Hip Hinge Movements – If you have checked the first two boxes and you are certain that form nor mobility are hindering your deadlifts, then it might be an issue of stability. You might have issues keeping your back...
If your form is correct and you are still having issues with low back pain on a deadlift, then there might be a mobility issue. What could happen? Your hamstrings might be too tight and that is pulling your spine into flexion so you are unable to keep the “back flat”....
Video 5-Deadlift Series: Stability Exercises for Hip-Hinge Movements – GHD Back Extensions and Reverse Hypers: GHD Back Extensions: Face down in the GHD, start with GDH back extension holds. Maintain a neutral pelvis and a neutral neck. Hold up to 60 seconds....
