This week’s Technique Tuesday explains the proper shoulder position during the deadlift. There’s a lot of confusion about what to do with the upper back and shoulders to lift maximum weight, and I’m here today to clear up that confusion.
Spoiler alert: the “shoulders down and back” cue isn’t nearly as useful for deadlifting as you might think. Here’s why:
Next week, I’ll go over hip position and why starting with the hips too high or too low can sabotage your deadlift from the start.