Technique Tuesday

Technique Tuesday – Finding the Right Deadlift Hip Position

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This week’s Technique Tuesday wraps up the deadlift, specifically how to find the right deadlift hip position. I’ve struggled with this in the past and when it clicks, it makes a huge difference in how much weight you can pull. Start with your hips too high and you’ll rely mostly on your lower back and …

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Technique Tuesday – Shoulder Position During the Deadlift

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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 …

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