3 Things That Helped My Deadlift IMMENSELY!

[@michaeljhale23]

Came for deadlift tips left with a gf.

[@daviddishongh5310]

Lmao

[@Joesmith_138]

I had the opposite,i came with a gf and i have left to go deadlift

[@SkizzyBryan]

Michael Hale 😂

[@iwantlee9510]

That's a good deal.

[@Jmack7861]

I love yelling “hips!” Whenever someone’s grinding a rep. Even if it’s irrelevant to the lift it makes you sound smart. *strict curl world championship - “hips! Hipppssss!”*

[@johnmichaelramos3462]

Hiiip Draaaaaahve

[@larrybenford5351]

😂

[@tjcogger1974]

Haha!

[@BrickFilmsCinema]

Holy shit Brian that girlfriend analogy is so damn true. Murphy's law, right?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha

[@larryproulx2600]

3 things that helped his deadlift: 1:30 Fixed Neck position (w/ towel) 3:15 Adapted the assistance work (lots of: Paused Deadlifts, 45 degree Back Raised Deadlifts & Seated Good Mornings) 5:40 Glute/Ham Raises & Reverse Hyperextensions x 3 sets

[@atomictuna5784]

That girlfriend analogy couldn't be more spot-on. I met my wife when neither one of us was looking for a relationship. We were both going through divorces, she was in what she calls her "man-hating phase", and I had a 6-month deployment coming up. So naturally, we fell in love. That was 14 years ago, and we just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. Oh, and that beard's looking thick these days, nice! Stay bearded my friend!

[@joshjohnston7388]

Danny Maldonado my lady and i were part of the same discussion group. We really didn't like each other. Met up for lunch on a weird coincedence (she lived 1800 miles away). Been almost five years now and going strong!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome brother!

[@Motivationfuel]

man this kinda cheered me up. thanks

[@martinstamp4819]

Congratulations fella

[@hironizer1332]

Wish the best for you man !

[@jonsnow6110]

That relationship analogy, who hurt you Brian; who hurt you?

[@jerrybyfield737]

My chiropractor told me years ago that looking too much up during a deadlift or squat would cause a condition called Ocular lock, which is what takes the power away from your lower back. It is amazing how one part of your body affects another.

[@TrapBarWith41.5cmSleeves]

On the other hand, there are some people who deadlift 1RMs with crancked up neck and it works fine... go figure. Personally I like to keep my chin down as Brian teaches.

[@joshjohnston7388]

Yeah if i don't keep my entire spine neutral, things go poorly.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is interesting to me, i will have to look more into this!

[@triple_x_r_tard]

chiropractic is not real. don't listen to him lmao

[@smokinraidersgoldistomp6981]

Tell that to my back

[@landerhendrickx3522]

So awesome to see you are still learning after all those years of training and coaching.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I learn something new every day my friend!

[@vishnukarthikeyan6080]

Brian Alsruhe lov frm far away brother

[@J90JAM]

Everyday's a school day!

[@VlOb]

You grew beard and deadlift got better coincidence? Btw you are doing a better job than a forklift!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah thanks man!

[@VEGAROT9000]

WHEN YOU TAKE HIS ADVISE AND YOUR DEADLIFT GOES UP BY 100LBS :)

[@issachernandez1828]

The towel advice really helped with my back pain 👍

[@kjellhaidz6457]

That deficit axle lift was insane!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@gojeran]

Thanks for your always amazingly positive energy.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@Alex6969M]

Are those neversate hand towels for sale?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha yep at Target...

[@lee8]

The deadlift use to bother my lumbar area, but I did the exact same thing with my head you mention. After I stopped craning my neck like a bird lol I noticed my lower back felt a lot more secure and braced during deadlifts. It’s amazing how the body works. Took a while to get use to pulling with neck differently, but my numbers went up, too! Great advice with the towel.

[@coteries655]

"We've all been there" Actually no. No I haven't. :(

[@zarbon8]

I did the math and 17 people die in car accidents in the time it takes to watch this video.

[@jordanmarino7831]

Jeff Borchers I just died driving 2 minutes ago.

[@landerhendrickx3522]

Jeff Borchers in the US or in the world?

[@johnharker7194]

Jeff Borchers you should focus a bit more on getting a girlfriend. I know he said not focus on it too much, but you are going above and beyond.

[@jaketaylor8032]

Jeff Borchers they should have been in the gym

[@blakebiz1233]

Why are you the way that you are

[@anthony_82pl]

That 8 seconds must have felt like an eternity for you lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha definitely did

[@gpness]

Non negotiable

[@Fin_flash]

Grant Paul hat of +5 weapon smithing.

[@zyntimidator2730]

He said that right as I saw this

[@flaumann]

I know that from my old job that I can't talk about

[@kestrel711]

Wow! Changed my neck position and pulled 30 lbs more the first time after watching this, and everything leading up to that came off the floor so much easier. Thanks BA!

[@rdp8148]

Those back raise deadlifts are 140kg? Brian you really are a monster!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah that's nothing man, they were that light because i was so shot after that deficit axle pull.

[@rdp8148]

Brian Alsruhe its light too for you man! haha nice one! thats practically my 1RM atm 😭

[@doggpoundfitness1556]

I literally started doing seated good mornings yesterday. My back was on fire!

[@davidinnes6697]

When you're doing the 45 degree deadlifts, how would you prevent too much knee strain? Because I'm pretty young and my joints are all healthy and lube-y but whenever I do even bodyweight roman chairs or 45 degree back extensions I feel a pull on my tendon and knee area

[@tejashsingh5360]

Brian, the real question is: show us your wicked dancing skills!

[@MaxValdesENT]

I agree. The GHD machine is definitely a booster for the deadlift. Also helps decompress the spine.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Completely agree!

[@andrewlindgren2650]

Video was timed perfectly, got out deadlifted a hundred pounds yesterday by a 17 year old. I definitely feel urged chase bigger numbers now. 😂😂😂

[@weaktostrong8415]

Drew Lindgren go my friend, deadlift frequently ans you will hit those 220 lbs class (just hutted those a week ago at 16 years)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Dude don't feel bad, we have multiple light weight females who are deadlifting in the mid 300's currently. You just gotta keep pushing forward!

[@davidsirmons]

every 4th or 8th week you should be doing a 1 rep max. Rest of the time, you need to go in a 3 or 4 week wave, doing 8's, 5's, 3's, 2's, then 1rm.

[@JustMarioBros]

Noob here with a question. Doesn't it defeat the purpose of using the axle bar with straps? Just wondering.

[@destinlanteigne7712]

JustMarioBros yes

[@Mongoosemcqueen]

You're still getting stronger man, always walking the walk and staying humble. Thanks for the tips in this vid

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much brother!

[@navinybt]

just want to say thanks a ton brother! been training for over a year and i only do deadlift once a week. but since the last few months, i was stuck at the same weight that i was pulling without any sort of improvement whatsoever. then i saw this video about a month and half ago and started doing 45 degree back raise deadlifts after my deadlift sessions. imagine my surprise when i saw my deadlift pr improve another 10kg within just 4 weeks! ie i improved that much by doing this exercise just 4 days(each sunday every week for 4 weeks)!

[@IbrahimJedda]

reverse hypers non negotiable hahahaha

[@doompenguin7453]

Jesus Christ! How on earth do still have a spine after that deficit DL in the beginning? If my lower back rounded this much during a DL I wouldn't be able to walk for 2 weeks.

[@olivergray9796]

Dude your videos are so awesome always amazing information thanks brother

[@QQyoko]

My deadlift dropped like a rock this year because my form sucked and it led to low back fatigue. No injury, but I dropped 50lbs off of my max and I'll be lucky to get it back before the end of the year :( feelsbad.man

[@sankalp7135]

QQyoko the worst feeling brother I

[@WantedDeaDorAIive]

First thing: Work on your form! if your form is correct, one of the following things might help - Deadlift more frequently. Ive recently put 70lbs on my deadlift (355 to 425) and one major thing was the increase in frequency from 1x weekly to 2x weekly. - Pull more heavy-ish. You need to watch alan thralls video on his comparison with 5/3/1. Doing alot of 80% work will carry over quite significantly. - Assistance exercises do matter. If you dont have perfect form, i would stay away from deficit work, but things like rdls, snatch grip Dl, Block pulls (...) work wonders. - I wanna mention this specific point again. Depending on where your sticking point is, i would either squat (power from the floor) or block pull (knee and above). Those two things have done wonders for me

[@MonsterBeastFitness]

QQyoko I was in the same situation not too long ago

[@joshjohnston7388]

Rest up, correct your form, train the movement, and you'll be back at a pr in no time! I can say this because my training has been taking hits left and right this year, but even my skinny butt keeps coming back from it. You got this!

[@johnsonjoshua5531]

You're either not pulling enough or eating enough. Your programming could be off too and not involving progressive overload or you're training too hard and not resting your central nervous system.

[@MindBodyWhole]

Pretty sure that any back extension frame I’ve come across would crumble under my BW + 140kg. Jeez.

[@jayc8442]

Neversate nation sounds awesome!!! I’m joining where do I sign up

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah you are already signed up my friend!

[@ClayF403]

You know when you see someone do that one exercise that you didn't know existed and it's like the light of gawd just shined on you......that's what I'm feeling right now with that back raise deadlift!! I can't wait to try that at the gym tomorrow!!!

[@resellworld]

0:50 - 1:25 This is Great advice for just about anything in life. Don't be desperate, that puts the wrong energy out into the universe. And you usually get back whatever you put out.

[@rorybarnard4824]

3 things that helped Brian's deadlift. 1. Barbell rows 2. Barbell rows 3. Barbell rows

[@waynesbike]

You are a God damn BEAST!!! If only I found you when I was younger Holy shit that woulda been awesome!!

[@davidsirmons]

One thing you can do to prevent bursting blood vessels you CAN see (or cannot see, even worse) is to take a full breath, then let out about 1/4 of it. That will allow you to retain full strength capacity but not enough to risk blood vessel pops, hernia's, etc.

[@chuckwilli2]

Nice Video! Just When You Think You Knew It All About DLs!

[@skude3]

Your OHP video helped me a bunch. I've watched loads of OHP videos, but none of them focused on how important doing a few reps in one breath, and breathing at the top is. Keep up the good content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much man!

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[@Junkyardnedreck]

So after years of CrossFit I’m trying to transfer over to strongman type work, I’m easily one of the strongest guys in my CrossFit gym, but I can’t even compete at the beginner level of strongman……😢 damn…..

[@lukaku2095]

Dude you aren't related to Shane Fazen from FightTips are you? have a similar vibe as him. Maybe you guys are from the same State? Anyway good advice, looks like you have great genetics though.

[@jasonstallworth]

Thanks for putting this out there man. I’ve done more of the bodybuilding style training most of my life and was always afraid to get into heavy squats and deadlifts because I’ve had lower back problems. But I’m doing them now (I do a ton of stretching and that has pretty eliminate my back issues...if I had only started stretching in my younger years)!! Anyway, I’m really wanting to get my deadlifts numbers up as I’m stuck, so I’ll be taking your advice here! 🤘

[@INIEILILY]

I’d love it if my gym had either of those machines.... FUCK!

[@scottbacci8933]

Nice. I do the same drill with towel while hitting heavy bag. Teaches keeping chin tucked behind shoulders.

[@tjsudol2420]

the Rubish Deadlift I used 25lb plates so I don't have to prop the 45degree up. . I'm also weak.

[@felsal20]

Damn I’m way behind the curve, but to be fair I just started this year. I’m 525 lb PR for axle

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

I don't know why all these KZbin content creators feel like they have to emulate each other with this super peppy over the top Applebee's waitress way of speaking. I find that it distracts from the content.

[@cassiusgaio9524]

Could you talk about hitching during the deadlift? Is it helpful? If so, how do I do it?

[@seriouslyson6559]

Great morning video lots of positive....way better than the local news.

[@corywheeler6634]

How you fix my girl problem, and my deadlift simultaneously, idk. But Ill take it and run with it haha

[@ZeusMegabeard]

Zercher good-mornings; smash the p-chain nicely and also muller the upper back due to the Zercher style loading.

[@mofozi571]

Awesome video and respect for shouting out Pete Gives u way more credibility in my eyes ! Got integrity my friend!!!👍

[@kiss9896]

Dude ... I am not sure 🤔 what strongman competition you attend or what the issue is... but you are as strong as fuck !!!! Good job.

[@ArravTwitch]

Bending your arms like that can make you tear your biceps m8

[@synysterxdave]

this has happened to me. deadlift has always been my strongest lift so i never gave it any attention. casually setting a new PR on a biweekly or monthly basis. The moment i gave it serious thought and aimed for a big weights with a stuctured progression then suddenly NOPE. stalled. what a bitch

[@berrydinglejr]

Have you ever tried sumo deadlifts. I know you're not a powerlifter, but people with shorter arms typically perform better on sumos

[@bryanscruggs7566]

Holy shit, the way you do glute-ham raises is fucking brilliant.

[@THAT0THERPERS0N]

Hey does anyone know the guy in this picture? www.neversate.com/wod/2017/10/6/100717-work-for-today He is the one armed guy at the Neversate gym. I was wondering that strap he was wearing was made from as well as some other stuff. Some pictures of it would be great too because I was thinking of making one. I was just wondering if he had a youtube channel or something by chance haha

[@keltoibard]

How is the shoulder and how is the construction going?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Shoulder is getting better but is far from good and the construction is going well, I am going to do a video about it very soon.

[@narayankannan9679]

Any suggestions for glute or ham raise type movements without that machine because my gym just has dumbbells barbell and a bench.

[@JustinLietz]

Okay so why are there dudes who crane their neck all the way out and act like they're trying to look behind themselves. A lot of Russians do this

[@INIEILILY]

Could of swore I subbed ages ago.... nevermind take a sub you savage ginger

[@jefferylord3068]

for the 45 degree back raise deadlift, do you worry about snapping that hyperextension stand your on with 315 and a lot of velocity? thay scares me watching it! hopefully its super sturdy.

[@simay4977]

Using that towel trick next time I Deadlift.👍🏻

[@jacekblachsiewierski7140]

What the point of axle bar if u use straps?

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@darrellfriesen5328]

You da man Brian! Keep pumping out those vids. If you build it we will come.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@derekoliver1548]

Brian here is a Q&A question for you. How many Stongman/Stongwoman titles do you, your wife and nick have? Do any of your other gym members have titles?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I will cover it in a Q&A but our gym is by far the most successful Strongman gym in Maryland. We hold most of the titles for most of the weight classes with less than 50 members. Its about coaching and the environment man.

[@ChristianDurusTelamon]

Awesome video, I need to stop slacking on the GHR and Reverse Hyper. Watching your videos has really got me thinking that I need to improve my general athleticism and conditioning - any tips how to structure this for very overweight individuals to avoid injury? Sprints seem to be the go to, but last time I went into sprints + strongman I ended up getting stress fractures in both tibias. Been trying to work in those giant sets and getting a bit better, but I really need to be able to move better now, and think that will be a better benefit than focusing purely on strength.

[@joshjohnston7388]

Last programming video, brian mentions a short conditioning run at the end of every giant set. That might be one way to fit it in. Hit up his powerbuilding video for details. As for exercise selection, maybe some stupid-fast cycling or elliptical at very high resistance/speed? Both are very low impact. Good luck, man. You can do this!

[@seb4058]

Running with the devil by Jim Wendler, check this out

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea man, I have done a few videos on the topic that might help!

[@jaycutler2011]

man the gym looks awesome. you have come so far and a true inspiration. thanks for helping me stay forces.

[@timothysizemore4677]

Great video as always man. I injured my back earlier in the year and I'm FINELY able to do deadlifts again. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited and Ill be taking these tips into consideration in the meantime. Thanks again man!

[@stupiful]

Came here for deadlift tips, got life advice, cried, subscribed, closed video at 1:30 mark

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

great tips and info Brian, I am new to the channel and so far i'm hooked. side not love the scotland flag @ 4:00. I dont often see my home flag in video on youtube unless its Matt Vincent and his is having a ball throwing things

[@killsumoh]

For some reason I deadlift more sumo... should I stop training sumo?

[@sauterelle]

Good tips but only if you access to the equipment ! Training in a barebones gym is cool but it sure has its disadvantages when it comes to more specific movements

[@barometricfunk]

Did Neversate Nation become a thing???

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Haha for a very short time my friend

[@barometricfunk]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial If it's ever reinvigorated, count me in!! This is just me, but I think it can still go places.

[@jessehall9420]

great video - good tips -- but how the hell are you not john cena's long lost brother --- you guys need to be in the same video one day that would be trippy but awesome :D

[@pucek365]

This exercise in 3:45 is great but it hurts my knees very bad is it just me, or you had same problems during performing the exercise?

[@rpcombats2283]

He sounds alot like Elliot Hulse, close your eyes and picture Elliot instead.. Its kinda uncanny.

[@PhilFromMars]

Came for the deadlift tips, stayed for the relationship advice

[@TheKurtlocker]

Brian, I try to get glute-ham raises in on a regular basis, but I’m having issues with getting to unassisted. Right now I use a band that goes back to a power rack to assist my up motion. What kind of cues or things should I be concentrating on to make my GHRs more effective and stronger?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Definitely up your hamstring strength man. RDLs, SLDL etc.

[@jampl3689]

What's the point of an axle deadlift if you're using straps?

[@thomaskoukouris4070]

Why the Greek flag in the gym Brian? Btw I'm Greek

[@kevinclancy8324]

Hamstring could easily tear right off the tuberosity with a seated good morning. Makes more sense to do it standing

[@SuperDipMonster]

Brian, was it you who said that exercises specifically for biceps are useless?

[@johnsamonsky6085]

The picture isn’t the thumbnail is using an axle did you deadlift pr on the axle or on a standard bar

[@seriour]

Hey Brian! Thanks for everything you do! I have noticed you have a ton of books in your office. Would you consider doing a video on book recommendations? Thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea man, absolutely.

[@alexbrewbaker274]

The girlfriend analogy was poetic

[@evancawley3236]

The boys sounded like seagulls at the start of the video 😂😂

[@justinpeterson8940]

Beard is looking good!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Justin!

[@hazlettryan]

What if i have a problem with looking at the ground and rounding over?

[@guillotinedeath]

Bunch of machines la fitness doesn’t have agghhh

[@autumnlee9825]

Never sate Nation!! Yes Yes Yes!! Or make a FB group (because you're not busy enough already haha)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha I need more hours in a day!

[@coppito6326]

Love your positively mate.. and that's from a brit ; ).. I'm just curious you mentioned in one of the previous videos the concept of floating pain .. eg I've an on going lower back / quad lumborum issue always niggling and cramping up.. so clown manages to pull hip abductor .. serious pain .. but low and behold ..lower back pain dissapates.. fast forward hip abductor healed ..lower back pain creeps in .. can rinse and repeat this with pulled triceps and achilles pain.. is this a thing?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah yea man, the deeper you get into the game you will find that something is always hurt. Just the cost of playing the game brother!

[@navinybt]

you kinda look like a jacked up chris pratt.

[@pwepwe2378]

Why you became more jolly compared to old videos

[@tysjt]

Q&A: How much does your training change when you have a competition earmarked with known events? Are you rotating event lifts in more regularly (eg circus db or if the weight is set for a time period will you focus on reps vs push more weight), doing the events as part of your strongman segment of your plan (stones/yoke/etc) while leaving the rest alone, does nothing change, some other arrangement else? Hmm, that question kinda blurted out and now I'm not sure how to make it easier to understand, sorry :-(

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, I'll add them to my list!

[@BAM85]

You the man bro! We should thank you for your great programs and footage you put up there for us. Never been that damaged at the end of my workouts since I'm following your linear giant set bench, dl, ohp, squat program. Awesome! Peace from the Netherlands

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much brother!

[@Dyldayas24]

is it okay to look up if its just the last 3 inches of the lockout to help get my shoulders back?