Learning to Deadlift | The Starting Strength Method

[@TrinityMartin1]

Listen to these cues, DO EVERY STEP, and I promise you that your deadlift will skyrocket over time. I started using their cues 4 years ago when I started barbell training. When I began, I could barely get 135 lbs off the floor without it hurting - tonight I hit an PR of 505 lbs at 44 years old. This WORKS. Same goes for their instructions videos on the squat, overhead press, and bench press. It's the best way to learn, period.

[@muznakhalid1208]

Should there bea straight line from scapula to midfoot?

[@shinobu3817]

That’s awesome man, keep going and stay healthy

[@rexthegamergembox]

i went form 90kg to 180kg in a period of 4 months

[@chrishayes5755]

only issue is it doesn't explain breath work or bracing very well in this video

[@AveMcree]

@@chrishayes5755 yeah true

[@_mayankr]

my notes about this, sharing for the people that like text: 1. stance - toes pointed slightly out (10-30 degrees), normal jump stance. 2. hands - double overhand with thumbs about 1 inch away from your legs. 3. bar should be directly above the midfoot. 4. without lowering the hips or bending the knees, grip the bar. 5. when grip secured, bend knees forward till shins just touch the bar. 6. shove knees out just a little so that they're in contact with elbows 7. squeeze your chest up, look at 15 feet away on the floor. 8. take a big breath, hold it and then drag the bar up your legs vertically up with contact of the legs. 9. go up till arms are straight, chest is up and then lock knees and hips. 10. you can put the bar on the ground at the end of the way down but don't unlock your back till the end of the set.

[@dpg227]

Number 3 should begin with move up closer to the bar until your shins are 1 inch from the bar.

[@hazalkol250]

are you the best person in the world?

[@_mayankr]

@@hazalkol250 i'm just a guy

[@maxtep9102]

Anyone else who can't do step 4 here without lowering the hips? I can't reach the bar with straight legs.

[@dpg227]

@@maxtep9102 I took him to mean that you're not supposed to keep your legs completely straight, just nearly straight with your hips high. You save lowering your hips the rest of the way till when you push your shins forward to meet the bar.

[@РусиМинев-ж6б]

It's criminal that this is not the most popular deadlift tutorial on KZbin!

[@rashidabdul-salaam9090]

Indeed. Felony

[@Turnpost2552]

@@rashidabdul-salaam9090 I do declare!!!

[@DreeTheSupplier]

It was the most clear video I found by far!

[@patc1309]

Their squat video is great too

[@AllPainNoGains]

It really is though. This particular video may only have a half million views but if you count all the other videos teaching this exact same method it's probably close to 10 million or more views. Davis Diley and Alan Thrall both have videos teaching the same method with 4.3m and 2.3m views each respectively.

[@iamthelizardking6239]

The true sign of expertise is the ability to explain a task in the most simple manner.rip is such a great coach

[@rustyblade9366]

Turning the toes out more was an absolute game changer for my deadlift. For some reason, I always deadlifted with toes straight forward, and it made me unable to get into a good possition, and as a result I snapped my back up pretty good one time... but now I deadlift perfectly fine with no pain or discomfort at all, and even heavier weights come flying off the floor right now. Thank you starting strength!

[@gruenwalski8821]

Exactly opposite here. Turning the toes outside make my form worse... But all at all a good tutorial

[@TruthTriumphs777]

How did the back snap? What did you do then to relieve the pain?

[@Lanthiren]

@@TruthTriumphs777 Super glue

[@MC-wh3xm]

@@TruthTriumphs777 ab wheels

[@joshcampen9655]

This is the best video on the channel so far! Not only do the shots look great, but the coverage is fantastic. I hope to see more like this!

[@IRONPOD]

Possibly the best and only video of the deadlift tech you need.

[@Hossak]

Great video! One other thing which helps me is to emphasise that the deadlift is a push with the legs, not a pull with the arms. That way you initiate the deadlift properly with your legs, not with your arms.

[@DPMusicStudio]

Yes! Most people don't realize this! When my strength coach taught me this, it completely changed the game for me. This was the advice that helped me most.

[@michaelthomas1916]

Right! I try to think "push through the floor" to start, and "drive hips between my hands" at the top.

[@Hossak]

@@michaelthomas1916 Definitely - it really helps. Also work on the activation of your glutes and have them so some work for you in the deadlift. That is quite tricky and takes some time to get right. That is why your feet should be at a slight angle for the conventional, again tricky to communicate. To try to get across what I mean do this, stand on a smooth floor in your socks, feet pointing forward. Now squeeze your butt like you are trying to protect your cornhole in a prison shower (seriously hard) and notice that your feet now rotate outward. This activation is what you are aiming to transfer some of the force into the glutes when you deadlift. Same for the squat - good luck!!!

[@michaelthomas1916]

@@Hossak I learned that a while back, and used to do it as a warm up before my first weighted warm up set. It's been a while though. It wouldn't hurt to get back to that now and then. Thanks for the reminder.

[@Hossak]

@@michaelthomas1916 No worries! It took me ages to get my squat form right, especially the activation thing. Now that I have it down pat, it helps a tonne in my work life. I will soon be 52 and have never felt stronger.

[@Drek-67]

I like this video because it goes over things that one would take for granted as a beginner

[@river3163]

Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!! As a woman trying to figure all this out alone, this is by far the most thorough tutorial I've found. I appreciate this so much!!

[@kornisonkiseli3248]

I'm in exact same position and his videos are a life saver. Tomorrow I try deadlift for the first time.

[@sadiemahon8625]

i'm a novice, injured my lower back doing deadlift because of a little egolifting. recovered and came back to deadlift being so scared. right now i been playing this video twice right before every single lower body day when I'm going to do deadlift, thinking about the cues of each step when I'm actually doing the reps, and also be super careful with the weight. so far my deadlift is increasing and I NEVER got any lower back pain or again. Thank you so so much for this video!!!

[@red_vibe9984]

The hardest part for me is keeping my back in the right position but I'll get there. Great video!

[@brute633]

You don't need to keep your back completely straight. My deadlift strength skyrocketed once I stopped trying to be super strict with my back.

[@Ms.AnnThrope]

Hinge ONLY at the hip, tighten your core and lats and the entire spine and neck move as one, solid unit.

[@sabn9139]

Use a belt

[@etcomehome39]

The best explanation ever. I watched it over and over again aiming to remember it by heart.

[@moritz6353]

This is by far the best deadlift tutorial I have ever seen. Watched many tutorials but no one explains it as good as Rip does. Thanks!

[@willschell4758]

I Watched this when i first got into deadlifting and strength training and every other video was confusing about how to start your backs position, This was the most clear video i have seen by far !

[@rainboweatingteddy]

Well it took me exactly one year to actually learn the technique after so many failed attempts. I almost gave up but I’m glad I watched this video because I finally figured it out

[@payneok]

Great job guys. I can't believe you NAILED this in under 5 min. Great camera angles and Bree never smiles - which we have come to expect. Thank You!

[@1991pavlik]

Absolutely

[@stephensperr1379]

Never too good for the basics. I lost a lot of strength and now I’m back to square 1, and this video was exactly what I needed!

[@letsgo_inc]

Started lifting 2 months ago. I have achieved 5x5 of 185 at 125 lbs body weight. Was taught to point the toes forward, i will now rotate them out. I really do focus on maintaining my back during the lifts but I think this process will make my set-up way more consistent. Saving the video

[@sydnierenner1144]

I love this video. I played it in my earbuds yesterday to help me correct the form that I’ve apparently been doing wrong for forever! And honestly the assertive coach voice is super motivational too. Thank you guys.

[@crikeymos22]

This was a brilliant recap after watching every single (and I mean every single) other vid you have made. You Sir are a genius teacher and have helped me come on leaps and bounds with your attention to detail. Can you do a recap like this of all the other lifts? Rip for president.

[@catchmeintherye2102]

The BEST TUTORIAL on deadlift!!! Thank you !

[@lunava5489]

So satirical yet so serious. I LOVE this. Its very informative. Now im looking forward to my next deadlift session

[@sidninja9518]

Rip really do be making us miss the gym 😭😭

[@darrylcalder]

Its been 42 days since my last deadlift. :-/

[@ADEmerson1989]

Rips wife is so lucky.

[@gtothee5723]

Thank you for such a short direct video I can use regularly

[@Tex_155]

Videos like this is why KZbin is such a great resource. Thanks for helping my lift immediately.

[@GEMINIFITN]

I couldn’t agree more with the post below mine! This has got to be the BEST DEADLIFT TUTORIAL I HAVE EVER SEEN ON ANY PLATFORM.

[@Drakouhai]

Some extra info for taller lifters: I am 6'1" (around 185cm) tall and just started training a couple weeks ago, and have trouble using conventional form for deadlifts and squats as I have very long legs. I have been doing a lot of a research and came up with a few common tips for taller people trying to perfect their form. - It varies a lot per person, but some taller people might benefit from using sumo stance for deadlifts. The range of motion shifts slightly and might provide some more comfort with the wide stance. - If you feel that the conventional stance is more comfortable, try using a slightly wider conventional stance and try different foot angles. There are videos explaining how to find your perfect stance. - Buy some lifting shoes that are raised at the heel, providing some leverage. These are ESPECIALLY important for taller people who have trouble with ankle mobility. - Instead of having the bar over the middle of your foot at the beginning of the lift, try having it just a little bit (maybe an inch) closer to your toes. - This is a more general tip, but it still applies: stretch your muscles before and after lifting to extend your range of motion. Make use of foam rollers and roll out any tight feeling parts of your quads. Try these tips individually and together and you might find something that helps! I personally found that a slightly wider conventional stance with a tiny tiny bit more angle on feet allows me to correct my deadlift form and squat deeper. There are plenty of videos about lifting for taller people, and while being taller means that you might not feel comfortable using the most conventional form, it doesn't mean that you can't find the right form for you. I think this video did a fantastic job of explaining the correct form for deadlifting; these tips are just some very helpful things I have encountered in the past couple weeks of learning how I can correct my form. I am just a fresh beginner in training and lifting so I might be explaining things slightly incorrectly or missing some information, but this is what I can remember off the top of my head and I hope it provides a little bit of insight!

[@bramkox2808]

Some good advice here, wouldnt recommend wearing squat shoes for deadlifting tho

[@pramod7572]

Thank You for the details for the tall person.I am also 183 cm tall and a new lifter starting at the age of 46 and your tips will definitely help.

[@aaronclements4327]

This is the only video I came across that shows more then one rep. Which is huge, because I was trying to figure out what "touch-n-go" reps looked like compared to "set-n-go". 👏 Bravo

[@michaelthomae8749]

Thank you god that you sent me this channel ! 🙏

[@rameshkumarthakur8565]

Best tutorial I've ever seen on yt

[@murthils1847]

One of the best tutorial on deadlifts. Simple & effective.

[@ismaileee]

excellent guide to deadlifting for beginners

[@hera-nf8mz]

abundantly clear instructions, spoken calmy and clearly.

[@Kristiansullivan]

I am a complete novice. This video is fantastic. Thankyou for making such great sense!

[@rayblazejko6908]

How is your progress. Just watched and never attempted one yet Cheers

[@SumitSharma-vj3zu]

This is the best video I have come across on how to perform the deadlift so far. Step by step all the transitions explained neat and clean. 👏👏👍

[@luisas.m.2848]

Thank you ❤ I have been training for the past 3 months and now I feel confident about lifting more and this guide is awesome

[@Lydia-rb8so]

Incredible detail. Thanks so much.

[@jpvdw1961]

Well damn ... the most informative 4:22 deadlift video I've ever watched

[@NamNguyen-pu2kv]

I have never done a proper deadlift in the past after watching many tutorial videos from different channel and always hurt my back. But now i can confidently say know how to do a proper deadlift after watching this!!!!

[@jeminpatel5710]

the most perfect tutorial on deadlift ive seen on youtube, going through all the uploads to reimagine my technic

[@chl1026aaron]

I wanted to say THANK YOU!!!I've been struggling with feeling my glute and maintain a good form for a while when doing deadlift. After watching this video and tried, I finally felt it!! 😭 Life saver! I guess I just forgot how simple it could be!

[@redzone3171]

This is by far the best explanation I have seen about deadlift

[@judipaulson9530]

Phenomenal video. I must have watched it 100 times now, in preparation for deadlifting. Please clarify: do you hold the breathhold until the bar is put down again at the bottom positon, or do you exhale at the top and take hold of another breath for the way down? Thanks!!!

[@zerellix]

Thank you. Did some first deadlifts for the first time today. It didn't veel quite right. This makes so much sense and I will implantaten it next time. (I kept the weight really low so no worries and had someone spot me)

[@NeurogenicMT]

This was VERY helpful! It immediately made a huge positive difference in my deadlift

[@anthonyluisi7096]

“And remember , don’t move the damn bar “ and down should be the opposite of up !! arggghhh !!😂love the bumper mood music 👍🏻

[@MokaSkorza42]

This is without a doubt the best video explanation of how to do a deadlift. I have little words to explain how happy I am of finding this channel. 💙

[@TheMediaMachine]

By far the best video on how to deadlift

[@yuda212]

Real shit , followed already , better than other video explanation

[@alycebagnath464]

I've always looked at people deadlocking, they make it look effortless and I really want to try it!

[@neeraj-singh-forever-curious]

❤❤❤❤ perfect tutorial for deadlift on the Internet

[@hybrid902000]

The narrator sounds serious af! I would definitely listen to this guy lol

[@ryanf4106]

these are some of the best and direct how to videos that ive found so far. great job rip.

[@ifafeller]

Very helpful video. Just got 405 at 160lbs. Thanks for the tips.

[@danielposh]

I got 800 at 120lb 😊

[@martinmunoz4859]

Best instructional video on KZbin! Great photography supports the instructions. Thank you!

[@caswell62]

Thanks Bree, for that perfect form.

[@stevensweet8834]

It is tough not working out now! I have lower back pain. Deadlifting properly on a regular basis actually helps reduce my back pain!

[@juncruz3685]

steven sweet go do goodmorning with a jug of water or if u have a kettlebell use that 3x10

[@bobs-ox6xo]

I think it's important to lower your hips (between shoulders and knees) and start the deadlift pushing with your legs to keep the angle of your spine during the start of the lift and finally end the movement with the hips. Lowering your hips will put less tension in your lower back and it will be safer to prevent injuries.

[@jorjicostava3018]

that's called a squat

[@halimaqford9939]

Yes. I wish I would have came across this video along time ago. Followed the steps and what a difference. Thanks.

[@Jaykobw]

This video is A++ thankyou

[@RizKhan-mz1rj]

Best tutorial, short and to the point, awesome

[@IRONPOD]

Maybe the best coach n the world w the 5 Major lifts. Well done Rip.

[@jaybest1787]

This particular exercise sent me to the hospital, thanks to bad form. A breakdown like this is very crucial 👍🏾

[@aprilsmith7781]

I would never do this without a trainer the possibility of injury scares me

[@aprilsmith7781]

So sorry that happened to you

[@dylanvega2217]

@@aprilsmith7781 I was experiencing lower back pain with this exercise and never had a trainer, after I started studying the technique in detail I improved my form and avoided any soreness and injury in the lumbar zone. Don't be afraid to try, just practice technique with a very lightweight and then once you have mastered it you can aim to lift more.

[@sonic-fm1gw]

@@dylanvega2217 soreness is not bad though. its necessary for your body to adapt. deadlifting the concentric will just improve your concentric. You get better at what you train.

[@tungcaveusd]

quick and on point. unlike some fake *** lengthy videos by them so-called influencers on youtube

[@WhyTheHorseface]

Concerned about trying more deadlifts, as after doing two sets of ten grade school style toe touches last week, I was in agony with lower back pain four four days.

[@AVRJEH]

This is the clearest correct explanation I have heard! This is very useful and informing! Thanks!

[@outlandishprofessor]

Great explanation! Thanks for hammering on "the bar should not move!" And I hope I'm not the only one who loves the dog wandering around in the background.

[@froggydoodle808]

I worry about the dog wandering in a place where people might drop heavy weights.

[@csokilany]

Best instructional video on deadlifts! Thank you for the step by step instructions. Very helpful!

[@moodswingy1973]

Quick question - before lifting, is it ok to move the bar around while getting ready to lift?

[@danielenyel3542]

I love your voice , from now on I'll listen to your videos before I go to sleep

[@dope_zero9565]

This video really helped me today..and it was my back day..so I watched this video before going to gym..and guess what..today I hit my new pr with great form😊thank you..❤️

[@jezwarren-clarke2471]

Quick question - can I move the bar!

[@mohamedatismail]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@2000triathlete]

Great tutorial. I was dropping my hips on the pull. I’ll have to stop that and do it correctly now. What’s the difference between a double over hand compared to one over one under hand?

[@pronouncedbeauty6352]

This was so detailed and simple to follow! Thank you for this!! I've been interested for awhile to start lifting but I've been so intimidated.

[@alhorobayun]

It's much more better than some of those tutorials bombed with animations

[@berkaykeklik411]

I can’t believe Rip is speaking like normal people.

[@KaptainKerl]

Hwhat are you implying ?

[@PANZORification]

he needed alot of cocaine to be able talk this fast

[@crikeymos22]

Berkay Keklik a good teacher talks slowly so you can absorb the info properly. He speeded up in this because it’s a recap. Someone’s cocaine comment was funny though.

[@overlord165]

Aww, he thinks he's people

[@guyheaton8292]

Excellent clear video. So. Lifting shoes or flats?

[@clydeeol]

Thanks for this tutorial. Best ever seen

[@vaishalisingh007]

Best video on deadlift correct technique 👏🏻👏🏻 Nailed It

[@teamteatime822]

Thanks!!! This is great . I especially loved the details.

[@uraddiictOnx3]

So simple and straightforward!

[@NPk923]

Thanks for the clear video!

[@bobm2368]

Really useful. Thanks Bob 🇬🇧

[@sethrich5998]

I’m surprised this video didn’t start with throwing away a trap bar.

[@poserwanabe]

😂😆🤣😆😂🤣🤣

[@picklejamrecords8731]

That video had me dying

[@sethrich5998]

@Jay Jay You must be new here. Rippetoe absolutely hates trap bars.

[@jackieburns5257]

@@sethrich5998 why?

[@jacobsvetich8735]

@@jackieburns5257 because its not a conventional bar, rip is a dogmatic tyrant when it comes to weightlifting.

[@mypathtobecomeapilot]

I do not know if my anthropometry is screwed, tight hamstrings or a combination of both but I can not bend over and reach the bar without bending my knees. Would it be better to place a plate flat under the weights so the bar is elevated as a alternative?

[@TashiTrainer]

Great tutorial as always, but I prefer Franco Columbo style, Keeping hip much lower than torso, Using maximum quads. But I get more leverage from doing this but I feel more tired from the other.

[@YurrNext]

This breakdown is great. More videos like this (always with Bree)😏👍

[@anon8068]

You have no taste lmao

[@firefox2150]

Wonderful 😁 Best tutorial ever seen

[@Davide-bx3js]

Amazing tutorial, thanks Ripp

[@TeamSparta_official]

Best ever video on deadlift

[@beskeptic]

Excellent! Better than the old ones

[@King-O-Hell]

This is really detailed on the mechanics. Great video

[@raggedy_esh]

Such a great video! Thanks! And I absolutely love the voiceover👍

[@RConYT]

This is useful as a reminder on the queues - hope you can release these for the other compounds.

[@blakemiller5890]

Great video. Thank you for it being free.

[@BogardMajeed]

thank you for the tutorial, also amazing quads, god bless 🙏

[@lilc8335]

A guided warm up would be awesome

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

Best ever explanation.

[@eternalsunshinebellydancin5184]

Perfectly explained, thank you.