How To Deadlift: Fixing Your Set-up (Deadlift Series part 1)

[@kirkus6309]

The fact that we see Brian replying to posts while making solid content is really respectable. Subscribe.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, i really appreciate that!

[@theBoonarmies]

I love your black and white inner monologue moments. They're the best.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha glad you like them man!

[@unknownunknown9183]

this chanel should have much more subscriber

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hopefully it will in time...Tell your friends!

[@ibrahimsapci4362]

Absolutely right

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, i appreciate that!

[@Fuente_opusX]

100% agree!

[@Fuente_opusX]

Brian you do an Amazing job!

[@mattd1371]

I squeezed the bar like it owed me money, and I imagined bending it like a horseshoe. That alone increased my deadlift by ~50 pounds and made it significantly more comfortable on my back. Your videos are super helpful; thanks for all the work you put into this channel!

[@lokarz8696]

OHP series Brian. This is something we all need! Waiting for DL part 2.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I kinda already did 2 OHP "how to videos" one with leg drive and one for the strict press. They are fairly recent, check them out while waiting for part two!

[@VALIANTTHOR383]

I've seen all Deadlift tutorials, this is the best. Very well done 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, i really appreciate that!

[@Ashikune]

The "bend the bar like a horseshoe" cue is one of the best I've used for ensuring lat engagement during the lift. Amazing content as always Brian!

[@DaltonHallett]

Favourite channel on KZbin, very informative and entertaining.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thank you!

[@mikeybryant1408]

Hi Brian, been watching for about two months. After 5 months of lifting steady and reliably, my squat kept improving, while strangely my deadlift came to a complete stop. I could squat 275x5 ass to grass, while my deadlift died and stopped improving around 230. I know, sounds fishy. Well a few days ago I sat down and really paid attention to this series of vids of yours. holy hell I was miles off where I needed to be. my setup was all wrong, my drive up was all wrong. I had a curled back, the weight was too far forward, I was pulling with my arms. all around lousy. I focused on your setup and starting position and the difference was immediate. In two sessions I improved from being dead in the water at 230 to powering out 315x5. technique made all the difference in the world. thanks for your knowledge, man.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Dude that is amazing feedback! Thank you so much for sharing it man!

[@ungiftedlifter8617]

Love the cue about bending the bar around your shins, will help me loads.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, i am really glad it was helpful!

[@angelad7312]

You have a very clear and concise way of communicating-I can’t tell you enough how difficult that is for even well seasoned folks. Informative and very helpful. You’re a natural coach.

[@Junkyardnedreck]

Bro, ur how to vids have really helped me….. I keep watching them over to work on my form in various lifts…… love the help…..

[@grahamcallaghan5429]

These videos are informative, detailed and honest. You keep the viewer engaged and I have genuinely learned so much from them. They are gold! Please don't stop making them. They are helping me and I'm sure they help many others too! I don't know why more people are not subscribed!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much Gram, I really do appreciate that!

[@brianmitchell132]

Great video! The black and white cutaways are really clever and funny. Good information, straightforward, no obnoxious music or hyped up intros. Really enjoy the way you format this. Your video and audio quality are also really professional. I'm subscribing.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Brian i really appreciate the kind words!

[@princesspuneta]

RESPECT x 1000! I have been watching a lot of these videos, and no one has ever mentioned physics before like you have(favorite subject in school); or if they do, the do it in a condescending manner. Dude...You're amazing! You're not only awesome physically, but mentally. You're like a freakin' super hero man.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hhahaah thanks man, i am glad that you feel that way!

[@Nihil0s]

This series helped make my deadlifts feel so much more solid and powerful. The bit about starting at the same position you're in when you lower the bar to the floor and also "pushing the world away" made a huge difference. I'd been starting with my hips too low and I think it was robbing me of leg drive. Thanks for the tips!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely, I am glad they helped!

[@alecsegal5551]

This is great. No bs. Lots of information for a video under 10 minutes. Good link up with the push the world away cue video. Thanks Brian.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I really appreciate that man!

[@conquistador66]

Everyone has a dl guide but this is probably the most concise and informative I've seen, great content

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thank you!

[@canererbay8842]

These kinds of analogies almost give me goosebumps, like the one with the kettlebell-crane. Alan Thrall shares them from time to time, too and being able to come up with them and simplify things to teach people is a very, very valuable property.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha thanks man I am glad it helps! And it may seem like valuable property but trust me...I am not seeing any of it!

[@ivokraaier9740]

6:45 helped me tremendously! i think i went from 80 - 85 kgs 1RM's to 100 kg 1 RM when i got this down! i just felt so much stronger and more steady. thanks Brian!

[@sevendayoptions6704]

Woa, trying to bend the bar accross your shins is the first I heard someone mention that. Awesome advice man, I'm gonna try that to engage my lats more. Thank you!!

[@LiNKfreeK]

I've never heard the "lats engagement" part before but it makes massive sense to me. Will defo try it next time I DL.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It changes the entire lift!

[@jasond1433]

Another great video! To me, correct setup, bracing, and lat engagement is about 90% of the deadlift. Even for intermediate lifters, it never hurts to hear another take on the basics...I always hear something to take back to the gym and at least try the next time. Thanks for the content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing Jason, I really appreciate that!

[@toddhughes2632]

I always enjoy going back over basics and technique. have you ever seen someone who never had to revisit their technique once they initially learned it and was successful, I'd say no. it's a way to make sure you don't over look or not pay attention to small changes you might make that could eventually completely change your technique. some change it on purpose to try and invent a more efficient lift and are usually very seasoned lifters. anyway I enjoy it and can't wait for the next video

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Todd! And I completely agree with what you said!

[@Xavier3205]

This is brilliant Brian. Thank you so much. People pay good money for this advice. Really appreciate it. Good luck with everything down the road

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks you so much!

[@promis40k]

I love it. Squeeze the bar like it owes you money. I'll definitely remember it now. Thanks.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Glad it helps man!

[@15awesomehighfive]

i always (and i mean always, doing it right now!) watch the deadlift series before my deadlifting session and watch the squat series before my squat session to get into the mindset and hammer home the tips that you provide and that work for me! so thanks!!! great content! love your vids!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome feedback, thank you so much and I am glad it helps!

[@karl4834]

Awesome tips, great sense of humour, cool channel to watch...and a superlative tutorial.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for checking it out man!

[@karl4834]

No, no, thank you. I've only just discovered your channel and subscribed.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thanks for doing that!

[@DoobieBrown420]

Awesome stuff man! Found you on Oneset a while back. I'm glad you have a youtube channel. You're vids are great, and very informative.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for saying that man, i really appreciate that!

[@NaturalKindsOfGains]

Man, that example with the kettle bell should clarify all with bar path to anyone. Also, been having trouble explaining how to engage lats to a training partner, but you, my man, just made my life easier with your way of describing how to. Great content brotha, as f****** alwaaaayyss!!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah thats great man i am really glad it helped!

[@hariszukic5910]

Hes just the best Fitness/Lifting Athlete and Coach on YT. For real!

[@benv311]

Great vid! very informative , it's always nice to reiterate the fundamentals.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Ben!

[@henryehrmann4084]

You have a great channel, thanks for making this sort of informative content.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You got it man, I am glad it has been helpful!

[@NestorDominguez]

There might be a lot of how to deadlift videos out there but explaining how to execute the movement in a very clear and visual way is very rare to find, that's why I'm hook to your channel, your method and teaching is very easy to understand. By the way, next week I'll be attempting a new P.R on my deadlift and I can't wait to succeed so i can scream: WHAT!!!!🏋🏋

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah that would be awesome! Definitely video it and send it to me! Go kill it Nestor!

[@Marko51505150]

Thank you Brian. I'm new to dead lifting and these videos are exactly what I need. Your channel is awesome.

[@jconnor125]

Brian, I love the content. There are some good points you bring up that I've never thought about. I've taken your advice, put it to use, and like magic, I put more weight on the bar. Thanks for taking the time to make these tutorials.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

Excellent analogies sir!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Joshua!

[@boldersoles5144]

I will put this to practice for sure! I already am doing what you said with the bench, I do super sets with rows. Thanks for the great vid!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing brother!

[@Oellie]

Amazing video. It is always good to watch such stuff more often. Sometimes I start to forget something or just put it our of focus. This reminds me to control myself. You explain everthing very clear and it is easy to be understood. It is good to see different point of views and at the end I have to decide what is good for me. Thanks a lot.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for saying that, i really appreciate it!

[@theSproad]

Great video with some very useful tips which I haven't previously seen on any other videos. I'll be definitely using this advice to engage my lats when I next do some deadlifts. Look forward to seeing parts 2 & 3 - keep up the good work!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Spread, I am glad you found it helpful!

[@Stallion5169]

Awesome summary...going to have my brother in law, who is new to lifting, watch this!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That's great man, thank you! i hope it helps him out!

[@powerliftingpremedcrafter473]

The best deadlift video!!! Thanks for putting this out. I can't wait to try some of the things you suggested.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for watching and trying some of the tips!

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

Dude this was almost all new to me since I've only been lifting around 3 months. Can't wait to try these tips

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is the best time to try them man! No old habits to break!

[@daugustine7211]

thanks man looking forward to seeing parts 2 and 3. I am pretty new to dead lifting but been lifting all round everything else. Gr8 1st vid of 3...👊going to click on link now and get some pointers.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Awesome Augstine, i am really glad it is helping you out!

[@MrSmashandgrab]

Great channel. Keep up the great work.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks a lot for saying that!

[@calebhughes4301]

Even if you don't have a ton to add to the conversation you bring humor and accessibility to the vid

[@36trooper]

You and Alan have the best strength training videos.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for saying that man!

[@jessealford4889]

How in the heck have I never run across your channel before?? Saw it for the first time yesterday off of Alan's. Great stuff.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for checking it out Jesse! i wish more people would "run across it"!!!

[@ragingsaber]

Thanks for the informative tips.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You got it!

[@AZ.MTB22]

Awesome video, going to keep some of these tips in mind next time I deadlift.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Right on, I hope they help!

[@MrRonaldAsuncion]

I always refer to this tutorial before I start deadlifting just to make sure I don't forget. Great videos and content on this channel. Thank you, Brian for being so helpful... Greetings & thanks all the way from Borneo here... :-)

[@0x_Vlad]

Thanks so much for your vids, Brian! I literally marathoned through your channel and found tons of amazing information. I honestly feel sorry for not being any relevant on youtube, because if I was, I'd share this all over the place! Hope the channel grows, more people need to see this! Cheers :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! and yea, i hope I can get the channel in front of more eyes sooner than later!

[@TheBesnokuce]

Breathing and bracing is important a lot (A LOT!). I don't think it can be emphasized enough. Just by applying it properly I increased my overhead press PR by 16.5lbs/7.5kg (so thank you Brian a lot). Same goes for all lifts. Keep it up bro!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Lazar! I am really glad it helped you out and awesome job on the PR!

[@jamesfeeney7068]

I'll be trying a different foot placement next time I dead, I've been going somewhere around hip to just inside shoulders, and putting my hands under my shoulders. Awesome content as always!

[@saleemomir]

Great videos man. Been catching up on all your stuff. Your content is really awesome and the presentations spot on. Not to mention your lifts are really inspiring.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Salem, i really appreciate that!

[@ryu666999]

amazing video bro. will be trying this in a few days for my next deadlift.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Awesome man, i hope it goes well!

[@RonnieLunn84]

As someone in your weight category finishing my second year competing, hopefully hitting Canadians next year, it scares the crap out of me to think about maybe competing against you one day. Also, love how active you are with your viewers, we'll lose that as your channel grows, which it will, but awesome in the meantime. You inspired me to post my first video, and going to look at giving the KZbin thing a run myself, just working out what that will look like and creating a schedule to keep it regular.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Dude, i would love to meet up at a show sometime! You see the same faces every year at Nationals and everyone is really nice. With any luck maybe i will get my pro card in the next few years and then you can have this weight class all to yourself! And it's awesome that you are going to try out KZbin! It is definitely a ton of more work than I expected but it is really cool all the same! And i am going to try to keep up as much as I can with the viewers as it grows but it is definitely getting more and more challenging!

[@jones9830]

Why am I barely seeing your videos.... that was very basic and awesome pointers! Just getting into heavy lifting and this videos helps a lot! Thanks Brian! 💪🏽

[@nicholastharrington54]

Another awesome video! I got a lot of great tips from your squat series so I'm sure I'll get a lot out this series as well. Keep up the good work on the videos. Look forward to the next one.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Nicholas!

[@kaltinor]

I like your delivery man, this is good stuff.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Kevin, I really appreciate that!

[@matiasvillegas6161]

great cues Brian.'one never gets enough feedback on the deadlift.One thing Id like to ask you'as'part of assistance work for deads is, when you perform the suitcase deadlift with dumbbells, you really get to feel'the work on your quads, like it really tackles the spèed'of the ground portion of the movement, but you'miss the lats engagement as there is no bar to bend around your shins. in this case is necessary'to put your shoulders back and down or altogether just relax your arms and focus on the suitcase deadlift as predominantly'quads related?

[@reidbrian08]

Great videos..Love the channel

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Reggie! I really appreciate you watching!

[@bohenekhorsemanship5611]

I just happened upon your channel yesterday Brian .....and I agree with others on here ...you have great content, clear and informative instruction with excellent explanations on how and why. Yes most of your topics are not new, but you have some great insight into them never the less...and as long as your fundamentals are solid ( which yours are ) then you will have something to offer someone. Maybe its a little cue that might be getting over looked or simply just another take on a movement pattern that your style and manner of instruction has a better way of explaining to someone that they weren't quite able to understand from someone else. Also I like the humor you ad to the videos as well.. you seem like a cool guy and would be someone fun to throw some weight around with. You really deserve more views and subscriptions! Keep up the good videos and stay healthy!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for the kind words man, i really do appreciate them!

[@bohenekhorsemanship5611]

Brian, I do have a question regarding the strongman competitions. I initially wanted to compete in a couple this summer. I am 41 5' 10" and I weigh between 215 - 225 As I looked around for some I found that there was not many in my area or any close to me (I live in Montana). So I instead started competing in PL and actual I've done pretty good setting state records in a couple federations. But I would really like to compete in the strongman. Do you know any that are close to where I live? Can a guy my size even be competitive? and what does it require to obtain your pro card?....thanks in advance for any help you can offer

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Well man, I would scour the Strongman corp and US strongman sites to look for comps. I believe starting strongman.com also shows where some are. And there are all kinds of weight divisions in Strongman. Not as many as powerlifting but there is a less than 200lb weight class and a under 231 pound weight class. and since you are over 41 you could also enter masters division in most contests. If you are breaking records, I am sure you could definitely be competitive. And to get your pro card in strongman there are only 2 classes. Above 231 and below 231. I would advise staying below. To win it, you need to win the national championships, the arnold classic or a platinum plus show for your weight class. It is pretty hard to get your card in Strongman but not impossible at all!

[@bohenekhorsemanship5611]

Great thank you for the info...that's more then what I was able to find out earlier. I'll check those sites out. Thanks Brian take care.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing brother! Go make your own luck!

[@cxtshall]

Great vid Brian!! Looking forward to the rest of the series thanks for your help my man

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You got it Jason, thanks for checking it out!

[@johnrobinson4445]

Another great video. Should be more popular.

[@BartTrojanowski]

quite timely... I'm deadlifting tomorrow. thanks for another great video. looking forward to the next 2 in the series.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That's great Bart, i hope they help you out tomorrow!

[@TubbyCubbyRaids]

I love your videos (been a sub for about 3 months now) but I do have a question for you in regards to deadlifts.... I dead sumo rather than conventional. This changes a few things (recommended war ups?) and the only video I have seen that seems to really tackle the sumo style is the "Learn To Deadlift From A 11x World Champion (Ft. Stefi Cohen)" video. She is clearly one of the best to learn sumo from and the video is extremely informative, but I was wondering if there was anything additional you might be able to add to help.

[@lokalio87]

great tutorial man. better explanation than most channels.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Frank, I really appreciate that!

[@EduardoGarcia-iy4jz]

Thank you bro! I wasnt aware of how to properly breathe throughout the set.

[@EduardoGarcia-iy4jz]

Rep*

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing! I hold it until the rep is probably 90% complete!

[@Worrick]

Yet another great video man. Everything to the point, enjoyable to watch and great tips condensed and not split throughout a 34124671895 min video. Stay safe , stay awesome

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for saying that!

[@benzmansl65amg]

Keep it up man!! Really enjoying the no bull advice. Thanks. Also, you are a very strong individual!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, I appreciate that!

[@robertmccudden]

Brian, best channel around for practical instruction on the big lifts. Deadlift is my go to exercise every time I visit the gym. I practice Sumo for lower body strength, and if the truth be known, a bit of variety. What are your thoughts on Sumo deadlift?

[@rickcoyote2361]

Thank you brother. I actually bought some Olympic weights for my home gym and have a hex bar due to be shipped any day. The weights came with an Olympic bar, so I thought I'd actually try a deadlift for the first time in my life at 57 years old. Would you consider doing a hex bar instructional video for squats and deadlifts? Thank you so much and Shine On 🙏🏼

[@JMJC1]

Don't think anyone has commented on it, but whats your thoughts on using double overhand for building grip strength on multiple reps, then using alternate grip on the main set for only 1-2 reps. I used to always use alt grip on multiple reps, but now only use overhand due to possible imbalances on shoulder positioning, and that alt grip may not be building grip strength progressively. Hope that all makes sense, Thanks.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Well, since I do so much grip training with a lot of the events with Strongman, I don't even worry about that and I have never missed a deadlift because of my grip. I think it is a good idea for guys who aren't training with implements though. and i switch my supinated hand every set to stop any imbalances

[@JMJC1]

Thanks for your time, hope you hit 100k subs.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man, that would be amazing!

[@gussi123]

100k is almost guaranteed.. Quality content matters and this man SCREAMS quality.. Appreciate what you do big man... You just moved into my top 3 and along with Jeff and Elliot, have made/turned this couch potato into a bonafide gym rat.. I couldn't imagine lifting weights w/o KZbin in general and guys like you specifically.. #Salute

[@gussi123]

... and I'd add that there IS NOT a better feeling than working out with a couple of guys when you first start getting back to the gym and feeling bad that you can't keep up and having a feeling that they are giving you tips that deep down didn't make sense or looking back and knowing that it was flat out WRONG (One time for Bro Science) then break away for 3-4 month to do some research and work out on your own THEN go back to the group and RUN LAPS around them when benching, squats, pull-ups, and deadlifts ( what's A deadlift)... 😀😀😀😀

[@SuperJAIMISH]

Comprehensive. Love it.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Buzz!

[@jpq1976]

For me I don't think about the lats, it's more about the low-traps and pulling the scapulas down. That has helped my stability on a handful of lifts.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That IS locking your lats in man. Just a different cue for it. Some people say, “putting your scaps in your back pockets” but it’s the same thing

[@andrewhezekiahdaniel]

No prizes for guessing why Brian's vids have so few dislikes.

[@hollis218]

Interesting cue on checking the 'triangle' gap when engaging the lats. Think I've been guilty of twisting my hands into place so the elbows tuck in, but not really pulling back to engage the lats. Let's see if there's a new PB next week 👀 been stuck at 465lbs forever!

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

haven't heard the cue of bending the bar around your shins, seems great gonna try it tonight, and get bloody apparently :) :)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man and it will definitely help!

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

appreciate the speedy reply so as I haven't commented before I will say i'm a big fan man, and I'm thankful for the crazy and unique training ideas I've picked up from ya ( waiters walks :D ) I think the channel should have way more of an audience! that said much respect for it getting as far as it has come, I thought it would be easy to get a little following but I only have 38 subs lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Dude i appreciate you saying that! It is ridiculously hard to build an audience and it takes time, just like lifting. i want 100k NOW...but much like my numbers in the gym, they will get there but not nearly as fast as I would like.

[@larrymasterspowerbuildingc4477]

superb video. i am guilty of not video taping and i wish i had to day. Think I pulled something, but no pain. hmmm.... i have given the details to the best of my ability below and it may have been that my grip was too wide and my feet not close enough to the barbell. frustrated.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Ta could definitely be it brother, I really hope you get better soon!

[@McMeatBag]

The "bending the bar like a horse shoe" cue is a new one for me. I'll have to try it out. I think keeping my lats tight when it gets heavy is my biggest problem

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It will definitely help! And yea I think that is the hardest thing for most people once they progress past the basic stuff

[@kevinclark6022]

Excellent video - clear and concise explanation. Do you always deadlift in weightlifting shoes and why? Keep putting out the great content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Nah man, i usually don't. I prefer to go barefoot but my left foot is broken and looks pretty gnarly, so since I knew there would be close-ups, I threw them on. Some people think they hurt, some people think they help. i think it is all personal preference as figuring out which way works best for you and your leverages. I hope that helps!

[@thesultanofsmack5957]

This guy is incredible!

[@joeysmiff1746]

Strength is a skill, and technique is king. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It's the truth man!

[@bobmcc6626]

great content, Thank you

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for watching Bob!

[@SCSPowerlifting]

This some of the best info on pulls, awesome share!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother!

[@greyMDA]

amazing channel with quality content, so... SUBSCRIBED!

[@jonwaterbury2952]

Hey can you make a video on how to increase your atlas stones loading and great accessory exercises for it

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely Jon, I am planning on doing that one very soon.

[@MHSlypher1]

Great content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@EEC498]

Another great video. 99% of the time small pointers make a huge difference ...and "be awesome" should be on a t-shirt.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahahaha thanks man!

[@SlopTart07260]

Great content and great channel. I see ur subs keep going up.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, slowly but yep it is growing!

[@cfreeman5343]

What's your opinion on deadlift grip? Will over/under lead to muscle imbalances? Love your channel. You'll have more subs soon.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think it is possible and i have experienced it a little bit myself. That is why you see me switching my grip every set. I have never really given hook grip a fair shot because I have never had much problem with the alternated hand position as long as I switch them every set. I think hook grip is great, I just haven't spent much time with it personally

[@JasonNewton11]

as usual Brian great vid.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Jason!

[@tfayyad]

How do you work your breathing and bracing on high rep sets (10-15 reps)? Particularly when reps are moving a fast? Do you still exhale and inhale at the top? Keep this excellent content coming. I've been binge watching all your old stuff and I'm going to run out soon

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah thanks for watching! i usually try to pull as many as possible in one breath. Then I pause at lockout and fill my belly back up, then I hit a few more until I get to the point where I am taking a breath at the top of every rep. Seems to work for me, i hope that helps!

[@Puptipup]

AWESOME Job Mate ... Love your Videos anyways! ... really.. great job.. there may be other great Videos out there .. but still got new Info and , motivation and inspiration out of it! Love it. Period! :-)

[@even90001]

great video! subscribed

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much man!

[@victorpetkov64]

Brian it will be very nice, if you make video about methods of training! For begginer and intermediate lifters! How to progress, when to increase the weight on the main movements? Thank you, your channel is awesome! Never stop ;)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Victor and I will add that to my list of things I want to cover!

[@Basement811]

glad i found this guy but can you do a vid on how much knee bend is necessary on the dl cuz sldl is similar to my dl or shin angle

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think it is going to vary from lifter to lifter because of lever lengths. Some people pull that way. Look at Constantine...Try different things and see what works, but pulling with high hips is not necessarily a bad thing!

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Always good to go back to the basics! Part 2 already on my mind! How often per week do you recommend deadlifts - its my primary lower body exercise - and what variations?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think that greatly depends on what your CNS can handle. My body can only have heavy deadlifts once every 2 week. But I usually do some form of deadlift 1-2 times a week...But like I said, they aren't extremely heavy. My favorite variations are banded deads, axle deads, farmer's handle or Car deads, Rack pulls and deficits

[@TheShapingSickness]

4:05 I know you mentioned at the beginning that this video is about what has worked for you. But I'm curious (I'm a big fan of Mark Rippetoe's work) and he advices the opposite of that when it comes to calluses tear prevention. What do you think about this?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I would have to see what he said before i say I agree or disagree, i definitely respect that guy. I just know that this is how the majority of top guys in Strongman do it for all of their deadlifts, Farmer's, etc...So that is what i know and what I shared. I love rippetoe. Some things of his I think are spot on, others haven't worked as well for me, but that doesn't mean they won't work you you. People are different, this is just hw I have gotten he best results. And i haven't really torn a callous in years but I think that has more to do with hand care than anything else.

[@TheShapingSickness]

Brian Alsruhe this is the video I was talking about youtu.be Can you do later a video about hand care if you haven't already? :) thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely man, your first question reminded me and i added it to my list of topics, so that you so much!