Chris Duffin Deadlifts Smarter Than You

[@jujimufu]

AFTER THIS VIDEO, I'M TAKING A KZbin BREAK. Other things need my attention. I'm not taking a break from posting videos completely; I'm taking a break from our usual posting schedule. Video uploads will continue during this break but will be sporadic. You might get one video next week, four videos the next, none the week after, one the week after that. Who knows. I'm not making guarantees. The typical 2-4 video per week schedule you've expected will resume sometime in October. I appreciate your support and understanding.

[@dunstonmunson8314]

Thanks for letting us know. I enjoy your content. Good stuff.

[@michaelgonzales4899]

Jujimufu love your channel also love the fact your a Martial Artist & bodybuilder.

[@mitchelcool2933]

Everyone deadlifts smarter then me. Grip it and rip it more then ever? All day my N word. Dumb idea but central nervous system gains I guess

[@TheMessiahOfThe99Percent]

bruh I just subscribed 😭

[@peterlowry6990]

Its an insane commitment as it is! So people including myself will be very much of a 'fair enough mate' mentality about this.

[@PDYALL]

It’s like future Juji telling present Juji how to fix his issues for future competition

[@pinkalex0473]

Deadass 💀

[@RECTALBURRITO]

Shit. I should have read comments before commenting...

[@im5ee276]

Totally look like brothers!!

[@chief5002]

Future post apocalyptic juji

[@AntoineVaillant]

"my groin is activating" - Juji 2021

[@wickywills]

Juji and Tattoo Juji are back!

[@torellikid1]

what about... Tattooji?

[@Alexander.Berglund]

@@torellikid1 came here to make sure someone dropped this GEM of a dad joke. Good work my dude.

[@The_uglybastard]

Juji Tattoo Skin Custom

[@contentcop]

juji and his older brother

[@Moe_fit]

😂😂😂😂😂😂tattoo juji

[@KSULongneck]

Definitely the deepest dive into deadlift mechanics that I have ever seen. This felt like a brilliant collegiate lecture on deadlift theory. Excellent

[@williamharris9301]

Guy is obviously on crack…

[@joshuaconklin8378]

@@williamharris9301 No one who does cocaine is that big.

[@williamharris9301]

@@joshuaconklin8378 his advice is the advice of a crackhead!

[@JelloSpine]

@@williamharris9301 Wut

[@jujimufu]

Time Codes (Chapters) have been added to the video. Please see the full description of this video or scrub along the timeline to find an interesting topic of discussion. I will be making more videos with Chris in the future, hope you enjoyed these past 3!

[@TheMessiahOfThe99Percent]

you can click on the names to change chapters I'm pretty sure

[@frasler1]

Chris has always been one of my favorites, such a wealth of knowledge and strong as hell.

[@Ma_K95]

I did a PR scream when I saw the title of this video

[@badboyburns6706]

@@frasler1 z.zzzy.6

[@seedmole]

Force vectors: the first thing they taught in physics class. Without them, intuition will mislead. This man has truly earned his sleeveless labcoat.

[@Cin9999]

Well hes a mechanical engineer

[@samharris9559]

I’m doing force vectors right now, it’s about the only thing in this damn class that makes sense to me.

[@BaldOmniMan]

Dead wedge sounds a lot more metal than deadlift

[@TryingBrian]

BRB taking this for a band name

[@davidbaumgard9620]

This is an epiphany.

[@goodwoodstudios3440]

I liked "wedge lift"

[@AD-ui6sk]

@@TryingBrian will you start each show with a deadwedge ?

[@Spilly42]

Death wedge *

[@Artak091]

Juji and his mad scientist twin brother return. I'd love to see this dude and the bugez in a video together. His refined science and the bugez "go pick up this rock".

[@100KGNatty]

I want to see Big Lenny and Stickle Rick in a collab, the two prominent sigma males of youtube fitness.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

That's practical strength and really works. Find or buy some rocks with decent hand grips and take home for the garden. I once bent the axle of my trailer that way cause I used to lift some big ones

[@williamharris9301]

You call crack… Science?

[@KiIIMiser]

This is the kind of thing that happened behind close doors for decades. With KZbin and people actually caring about helping other people with fitness like Juji and Chris, this is the result. Thanks guys. I’m excited to try some of these mind to muscle connection activities and thinking about my body position differently the next time I deadlift.

[@tonycrispin]

I will now refer to deadlifts as axial loaded vector 1.

[@felixrivera4802]

Haha yes

[@eltrain8694]

I, no joke hit 405 for the first time today. I'm 42...but young in deadlift years. Stuck in the high 3's for a whiiile. Felt reeeeaal good. Thanks Chris and Juji for the inspiration. Cheers!!

[@TryingBrian]

Duffin is like a flamethrower of high quality info. Love it 💪

[@williamharris9301]

Dudes blowing a flamethrower on his crack-pipe!

[@echoven]

Feel like I've received some real golden tidbits from chris' lecture on starting position. The videos with Duffin have been very enjoyable so far, hope to see him on the channel again.

[@cameronmccoy5051]

Love watching you two together. You can really see how much you both enjoy this. It always makes me sad hearing people talk about working out like it is an unpleasant chore that they begrudgingly do. When I started as a teenager it was awesome. I had so much fun lifting that I often went for hours lifting, and discussing lifting with my best friend (he is still my best friend now, 23 years later). I love seeing that passion and enjoyment from others.

[@jujimufu]

Thanks Cameron, take it from a guy who does this for a living (turned passion into work) and has done it 22 years now - I still LOVE working out as much as ever, if not even more. And I'm not just saying that because it sounds politically correct or marketable. There is always something new to figure out or invent.

[@cameronmccoy5051]

@@jujimufu like I said, I can tell it is genuine enjoyment you are experiencing.

[@davidklausen1316]

"The day I learned to deadlift" by Chris is a great story and a great article, it really helped my deadlifting a lot. Being patient and searching for that sweet spot at the start really works.

[@williamharris9301]

Don’t do crack!

[@Mipayman]

I was smiling ear to ear during his "I learned to deadlift" story. That must of been the most amazing feeling. I understand as someone who constantly had lower back sciatic pain from conventional deadlifts. I took the time to slow it down and work on form (patience) and I was able to max out with all of my home gym weight (480lbs). Immediately after I said I need more weight!

[@andrewwallace8534]

This is a common side effect of PEDs. People become more concerned with constantly making “progress” by adding more weight rather than learning how to properly do the lift in the first place. If you’re natural the ONLY way to make progress is by refining your technique.

[@TheLazyPinecone]

Are you still doing conventional?

[@pgbb3597]

@@andrewwallace8534 that's the dumbest thing I've heard. Some of the biggest examples of ego lifting I've seen in the gym was by 160 lb nattys trying to "keep up" with everyone. And guys on gear need good form in order to progress just the same or injury is inevitable. Everybody needs to work on form. The speed of progression will just be faster with enhanced lifters..

[@Mipayman]

@@TheLazyPinecone Yes, I never tried sumo for some reason. I did switch to a trap bar for a bit and that helped out. My biggest problem that I fixed was I wasn't properly bracing and making everything tight.

[@Justin0048]

@@andrewwallace8534 So you are saying that natural athletes make 0 progress unless they improve their technique. Why even continue to work out if you make no progress?This makes no sense. Where did you hear that? If you came up with this then why do you think that? You know that natural athletes can gain weight, right? and without PEDs. Its called eating more calories than you burn. With that increased weight comes muscle (and fat) and with that increased muscle you can lift heavier weights or more reps. Very, very few are really at their absolute peak weight with the most muscle they can hold on their body and at the lowest body fat their body can sustain.

[@gbeast4942]

Chris' story about "The day I learned to Deadlift" has me amped up. The past several years, I've hardly done any deadlifts. Absolutely nothing "heavy" following a competition lift gone bad, when my lower back gave out. Chris's tips about slowing down on the set up to ensure its right and wedging through the weight, instead of lifting it, have me ready to throw this awesome exercise back into my regular routine with an improved mental approach. Thanks guys! Great collaboration!

[@MrPianoMatt12]

check out seated good mornings. Fixed my lower back pain

[@gshockmusic7037]

this is literally the best single explanation on how to do a deadlift that ive ever seen

[@dmroleplays505]

Lots of nostalgia. Eric: drinks more coffee. Clarence: curls more

[@FDT222]

Chris fully embracing being powerliftings version of Doc McFly

[@cameronmccoy5051]

You mean Doc Emmett Brown?

[@joeturner8184]

Doc McFly is sus.

[@FDT222]

@@cameronmccoy5051 ACK! thank you!

[@Jeff-ok6dr]

@@cameronmccoy5051 Great Scott

[@cameronmccoy5051]

@@Jeff-ok6dr heavy

[@venom07786]

Appreciate you giving this guy a platform to speak. Genuinely benefited from this

[@joebe1435]

I hit a PR today because of this video...awesome 👍🏻

[@yokohamaborn]

Of all the videos of people coaching Juji and others on deadlift, this one really helped the most. Even though I had heard others describe breaking the bar (e.g. hearing it clink before pulling), stacking lats, etc etc, seeing how much tension Chris generated at the bottom of the lift and seeing it fly up like a counterlever was awesome. It was just visually so easy to see the difference with him and with Juji's new form. Can't wait to try these techniques.

[@Flamew0lf]

I am happy you are taking a break in pace/consistency... I am sure it is VERY demanding for you and your family/friends! Wishing your family the best!

[@Juliussmoothie]

It’s nuts how much I’m constantly learning about deadlifting, and every bit actually helps lol

[@CobraChicken97]

I know this isn't something that's fitness related, but I kinda want to see a mental health update. Alot has happened in the last year and a half especially for you (juji). How you made it through tough times, things that have helped with mental health. You're always so positive, how do you keep that mindset? Just an idea, huge fan and it's crazy to see how the channel has progressed.

[@SeanScorpion]

Very informative video. The new behind the scenes crew is hitting their stride too with the editing, shot pacing, and camera moves. Good work everyoone.

[@yannk95]

First of all... Juji.. You're shoulders are super round and full!! Great size great shape! Amazing content! I'm gonna watch this a second time. Mad scientist and Juji combo = a lot of knowledge and experience! On a technical side: They way you had the "chapters", and the synching of it to the video.. . I've never seen that before. To me, that seemed like some of the best use of technology I have ever seen! What a nifty feature. I'm already subscribed from before... But this presentation is definitely getting a thumbs up!

[@trulsrohk1]

On the previous videos I've wondered why Duffin just doesn't shave his head.... question withdrawn. The mad, jacked, scientist aesthetic is lit

[@ninjastrongman28]

That thought of having head position and etc the same at ending as beginning is a really good concept that makes sense to me. Can't wait to try it out on my next deadlift session. This collab is delivering some killer content!

[@Californiahobo1yahoo]

First thing that comes out of Chris’s mouth about deadlift: “It’s not a lift.” Lol. Funny but masterclass advice. Also I just purchased that deadlift jack!! Sweeet design!!!!

[@Ketsuban171]

Small brain: Deadlift is a pull. Big brain: Deadlift is a press. Galaxy Brain: Deadlift isn't even a lift! Love this collab by the way!

[@rossfuller3224]

A deadlift is a push. Push your heals into the earth and your hips forward. Fuck the wall in front of you

[@sm-qw9mj]

@@rossfuller3224 I think it is supposed to say push instead of press.

[@MohsinAli-jt5rk]

@@sm-qw9mj nah it’s the right hahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhaha

[@josephrivera7004]

Lmfaoo

[@joshuaconklin8378]

Deadlift is a push and a pull and I'll die on this hill.

[@rutatutut]

I’ve always appreciated when technique is demonstrated while shrouded in a white bedsheet. I completely understand now.

[@alperuzun7665]

This video contains more information than some fitness youtube channels. Knowledge is important but passing it this effective it's something else.

[@omariscovoador7486]

I love how everything in this video kinda makes sense to me, but at the same time i'm not really understanding anything

[@aaronfassold642]

I want to thank juji for having Chris on your video and thank Chris. This was an amazing eye opener, iv never thought of it as a wedge position but it makes so much sense. Iv been working on my position for a long time and still doesn't feel perfect but I hope to apply these methods and get that right moment where it clicks.

[@SchuyFit]

Bro the kindness including so many chapters in this video 😭 Here, take this 👑

[@1TieDye1]

Such great advice! I learned this myself a couple years ago myself and made the best, most rapid progress that I’d ever made and didn’t show any signs of slowing down. I understood the feeling of wedging but didn’t have a full grasp about what was going on. Then I hurt my back and couldn’t deadlift for years. Now I am back to deadlifting and trying to recapture that feeling but haven’t quite gotten there. I think I can now. I just did deadlifts unfortunately but I think I am going to do more tomorrow just so I can work on this advice. So stoked.

[@Flamew0lf]

Chris is an AMAZING coach... wow he knows his stuff, has passion and knows how to explain and demonstrate like I've never seen!

[@KaokashinPlays]

Damn juju your deadlift really improved this video. It looked so much cleaner with Chris

[@GamesByJJ88]

Videos with bio mechanic engineers are so interesting and make my Mind wonder in a million directions. Love your content juji

[@taymazpourhosseini7031]

"There's no reason to be alive if you can't do deadwedge!" me.

[@ExploreExperienceExpand]

Honestly it's like watching Juji talk to himself from the future. I can just imagine a time machine skit as an intro to one of these videos!! :D Chris is soo damn knowledgable, incredible content. Juji definitely surrounds himself with people that can help excel his performance and progress. One of the top fitness channels with a perfect balance of entertainment and information!!

[@daverover2124]

Perfect video Juji, I really love these kind of vids. Love from the Netherlands!

[@tommock4053]

Between the whiteboards and the lab coat, Chris looks like a deadlift angel in most of this video!

[@HumanMechanism]

Thanks for showing more high level deadlift coaching. This stuff is pure gold for a newbie lifter to see amazing gains on the Dead Wedgies. Most of it is self-affirming articulations of body awareness and motor patterns it took me months to slowly learn on my own, but hot damn!- it feels good to hear it explained so well. Makes me wanna lift so bad but my damn Achilles ruptured last week x_X Great vid guys!

[@8jakeP8]

I love Chris’s deadlift story, but I’ve never heard it told in depth like this. Imma try it next deadlift day!

[@ndog1234765]

I demand more Duffin, please. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

[@fathertheodore1345]

I always find it fun talking about programs and the basic "science" behind the lifts and programs.

[@insolent_child9824]

That story Chris told about the day he learnt to deadlift was incredible. I'm gonna try that next session

[@sethgilbertson2474]

Duffin is the MAN! Awesome collab! “The Day I Learned to Deadlift” story is incredible.

[@baldy0725]

Great video. One of the top videos I’ve seen for deadlifts. Time to head to the gym and work on the wedge instead of “over the hips”!! Good work fellas!

[@chadh1721]

Chris’s method of wedging yourself between the bar and the floor is genius. The tension almost comes naturally!

[@jeremiahthemathan]

This was extremely helpful! I had just finished deadlifts before watching this and it really brought to light some cues I need to work on!

[@Hellthrasher]

That was a hell of a lecture. Didn't even feel like 39 min ! 1) I'm glad he had the labcoat on the entire time. 2) Dead Wedge is an excellent alt name.

[@polarbear2469]

Chris is like the new Back to the Future Doc! He looks like a mad scientist with his hair style!

[@battlejoe]

Thanks juju. Just started deadlift this year. Repping around 245 and this is a big help.

[@michaeljocsonpt7684]

Absolutely love Chris Duffin. Anyone who has lifted over a thousand pounds for reps has earned the respect to be listened to…

[@JoePelusoMedia]

Enjoy the freaking break! Sometimes those are the most important/most needed things to do - looking forward to regularly scheduled programming when ya return

[@WeGooniesNeverDie]

The demonstration of the wedge was incredibly helpful. I need to try this immediately

[@alexekeli7301]

This is hands down the best dead wedging video I have ever seen

[@michaelmalvin8990]

I see what you did there 😉

[@Skargar]

The joy in Chriss his face deadlifting and coaching. Love it so much

[@TRIUMFOisBOSS]

I seriously love the time codes so useful for future planning with my own personal programs thank you so much juji 😂😂😂

[@ianaaronson5237]

Damn dr strange really did fuck the multiverse up for all of us. Thought having two Juji’s talking to each other would somehow break space time

[@Hellthrasher]

😎 👊

[@cobrakaity]

Really learned a lot of from that. Thank you for sharing, juji!

[@GorillaStrengthEquipment]

Pretty cool Chris!! When I started enginneering in 94 a heavy back ground and ability in art was required. I always thought that was a waste. I saw brilliant people who would have made amazing engineers drop out because of it. Mad respect -David

[@jesseritter4426]

This is my favorite video that's come out I'm some time. I need yall to come to Hampton Roads and do a seminar.

[@jdh8931]

Hype. As juji practices wedging he'll unlock a lot of potential in his deadlift. His hams and glutes especially are prob beasts waiting to be fully unleashed

[@adamstrachn]

I've been loving these segments with Chris. Entertaining & informative. Great work gentlemen 💯✌🏼

[@SuperFred001]

It's like juji came back from the future to teach his young self the ultimate deadlifting technique

[@wmartonejr]

Full respect for Chris being such a passionate teacher 👊🏻, and JuJi for wanting to learn from everyone.

[@LatimusChadimus]

It is interesting he calls it a wedge, as I have told people the deadlift is more of a leg press mixed with a hip thrust, with some straight arm pulldown aspects

[@nareg657]

the deadlift is basically humping the bar is what I call it

[@ac2395]

@@nareg657 I always say that when explaining to my friends. FUCK THE BAR!

[@LatimusChadimus]

@@ac2395 Yeah man the girls love explosive hip power and endurance. Those warm up sets can help you in many areas of life

[@Taggartize]

honestly this 'wedge' concept was huge for me, thank you

[@filabila]

Tons of great info in this video!! Im sure a ton of people will learn from.

[@TheParchedPaladin]

Listening to this while working, it's like hearing Howie Mandel explain lifting mechanics and that's a delight.

[@McBuffenFitnessReal]

This was epic to watch! Thanks, Juji for the great upload with the Mad Scientist, Chris Duffin! GAINZ!

[@joonasantinaho1921]

Great information whit deadlifting!!duffin rocks!!keep rocking juji!!

[@tylerbussian6665]

This series with Duffin and the last with Dave Tate have been extremely entertaining and informative! Would love to see a long form video with Chris in the future just like you did with Dave because there would be textbooks of info there.

[@gracenewey4610]

You know it’s good when several times through the video you think “damn this content is free”

[@x1987knights1]

This was awesome and very informative greatly appreciate it, I’m extremely thankful for this free information your putting out thanks juji for having Chris on !💯👊😎🤙💪

[@clueless4085]

This looks like an alternate reality mad-scientist Juji has crossed the dimensional plane to help his alternate self win a future competition.

[@keithlivingston6973]

Just did two pr’s today on my 3 months of working out 320lb dead lift and 300lb squat newbie gains!

[@aeadlich]

I’d love to see Chris Duffin on Dave Tate’s table talk

[@pisk64]

i asked Tate about it during his live streams and i dont think he was against it. im pretty sure Tate and Duffin have good contact

[@socaljusticewarrior558]

He was remarkable on the Lex Friedman podcast. That's where I've heard of him. They are both engineers, so if you're not an engineer yourself it'll be more interesting than anything you've ever heard before.

[@samvt]

It would be like 8 hours long. I feel.like the two could go on forever . It would be amazing

[@williamharris9301]

They can all smoke crack together. With this wack advice!! He says he does it differently but, in fact he’s just on crack..

[@venom07786]

This information is game changing for a newbie. Thank you

[@j.a.6866]

I knew he made barbell but had no idea he was such a wealth of knowledge. You can tell he’s passionate about lifting.

[@demsdremaitkartosius3971]

Eric lilliebridges setup is a perfect example for the starting position that Chris mentioned. Great Video!

[@jamajnasoares5702]

Jujimufu on the Jujiverse.

[@enigmatic7665]

Perfect I’m deadlifting today thank you so much for the tips!!

[@wrestleroni]

I love videos with Juji and crazy scientist juji from another dimension

[@DylanFulbright]

Now we need Mad Juji to travel through time and collab with Peak Grizzly

[@PlasmaFuzer]

Awesome video! Perfectly timed right before my DL session. Juji you could see a qualitative difference in the lockout when Chris cued your hams in the lockout. The bar moved visibly faster.

[@thenameiso1119]

eye opening stuff, thank you for making this happen juji. this is one of my favorite collaborations on youtube 100%. i feel like you 2 bring the best out of each other, maybe because you both have so much fun with lifting.

[@1TieDye1]

Juji: It’s like a 2d platformer Also juji: picks a classic 3D platformer as an example

[@ZenithAngel]

More videos with Duffin please . He's a genius

[@danielszemborski]

Thank you for this top tier coaching!!!!!

[@johndoe447]

Nice video man learned a lot really good video quality!!

[@jeremyearthwalker7134]

Juji with a hat hat gives off strong Tony Little vibes.

[@themidnightlycan8116]

Those steampunk glasses are wild i love it lmao.

[@englishjake]

Good luck on your show man.