How To Deadlift pt3: Reverse Engineering & Identifying Weakpoints

[@Steveman1981]

"Better is better than worser!" Brian Alsruhe Sep 14, 2016

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah

[@JeeYaoKuneDo]

I'm gonna add that to my Alpha quote list. Talkin' about getting psyched up...! (Also, notice the crickets in the background... hahaha)

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha stupid crickets!

[@robertvaughn9665]

No cursing. Noticeable. Refreshing. Studd with character.

[@jimewelsh]

I noticed the same thing.

[@offendedandunsubscribed7450]

My deadlift literally just went from 315 to 375 after watching this video. Jesus Christ, thank you so much!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha that is awesome news man! Are you still offended and unsubscribed!?!

[@alkionefeuerkunst]

awesome! might as well be the best deadlift series i've seen.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is such an awesome compliment, thank you!

[@SlapChopVince1]

Easily my favorite new fitness youtube channel to watch. Keep up the great content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Doug, i really appreciate that!

[@brandonedmunds4411]

Same here

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@nicholastharrington54]

Dude, you're a genius. I have never seen anyone reverse engineer the deadlift. Makes perfect sense. The explosive warm-up tips in the second video helped me out a lot with getting my bar speed up as I come past the shins and above my knees. I'll definitely give these tips and try next deadlift day.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much Nicholas! I am so glad they helped you out a little bit!

[@AlessandroAntonetti-v2r]

Brain, about breathing at the top: how are you gonna behave when you have to do multiple reps? Breath at the lockout, then go down, go up, breath again etc.?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yep exactly. i get as many reps as i feel comfortable with on that first breath. Then I relate the air at lock out, re-breath/brace and drop down again. It works amazingly for me. I know some guys don't like doing it that way, but different things work for different people

[@ari123621]

Brian Alsruhe when are you exhaling?

[@donfie6532]

This is genius. I have watched a ton of these videos and never seen a recommendation to reverse engineer. I’m going to try this, I’m super slow off the bottom.

[@cfreeman5343]

What a badass video. Unique perspective that I've never heard before.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man! i am so glad there was some new info in there for you!

[@erniecastillo2482]

My brother thx for all your great videos, I'm 62 and am starting up a deadlift program again. Keep up the great work.

[@tylertennessen4695]

i rewatch this series almost monthly, i always take something else away from it. Thanks man!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much for doing that brother, i am really glad it is helpful!

[@jonaguilar416]

I think you touch up on a lot of points that nobody else covers. You've really helped all my lifts with your how to videos. I've watched a lot of people, but you and Alan Thrall have been THE most helpful. Keep up the good content, looking forward to more!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That means a lot Jon, thank you!

[@makromann2008]

Hey Brian, i am from Alan's Channel, thank you for you slightly slowed down intro, its much more comprehensible than before. Also, i like those small "cuts" in black and white where you add a funny comment, they're great. Lastly, i hope that one day i can be as strong as you are, its impressive to watch your lifts !!!!! Keep it up

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much for the feedback brother, I really appreciate you taking the time to do that!

[@gioabeleda3269]

Me and a few friends are re-organizing a powerlifting team in my university. A few of us love your channel and have been talking about it to the rest of the team! Keep up the good work!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is so awesome man, thank you so much for doing that!

[@kaltinor]

Hey man, I just wanted to let you know that I put what you lay out here into practice today (closing stance/grip, watching video to find the right hip height etc). Set a lifetime PR w/o straps today of 505. Up 35 pounds in a week. Dude, thank you for putting this out there.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha man that is AMAZING feedback! Way to go and congrats brother!

[@phillyflyers9273]

The Deadlift series helped me out of what I need to look for and feel for. Have not been deadlifting for about 4-5 years because I sprained my lower back. I was pulling 300x5 315x5 350x1 I was doing rack pulls with bands when I jacked up my back. So I'm going backwards and reprogram my mind and body to do the deadlift. So will be working on technical aspects of the deadlift. So this week is my first week back. I want to see how I feel in three months and maybe do a powerlifting meet in the summer. So thanks for the video series I will be going back and forth watching the videos. Keep up the good work Brian.

[@jaredw5059]

Best run-down of deadlift set up and execution I've seen, I am rebuilding after injury and will be following all of these pointers. Loving the videos, you and Alan are awesome!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Jared that is an awesome compliment and I really appreciate it!

[@occupiedaustralia9952]

Your views will come Brian because you have a unique way off imparting knowledge , it works for me.

[@bowartzllc.6750]

Brian, Video quailty-Awesome. Video info even better! Been using your tips and im hitting PRs! Keep it up man, Big fan! im always waiting for a new video!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Rob! i am so glad they are helping you out!

[@DoobieBrown420]

Best shiz around! You definitely have a loyal watcher/liker in me. I've never finished one of you informative videos without learning a thing or two.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, i am so glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback!

[@JillMurphyBeanerz88]

Thank you Brian! Just found this series of yours & I'm going to apply what I've learned to my PR tomorrow! I'm also going to use what you've taught in my workouts too! (BTW, you're my favorite!)💪😊

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Jill , this means the world to me and I truly appreciate you saying so! I hope it goes amazing for you

[@michaelbryant8183]

Excellent vid. This series of 3 really knocked open some lousy problems I was having with my deadlift. I was stalled and going nowhere, only to realize it wasn't strength, it was setup and technique that I had 180 out. Thanks again for the knowledge.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thank you and I am really glad you found it to be helpful!

[@baldpastorrob]

Helpful. Working deadlift form and all thing in between. Thank you.

[@bench550]

I needed all three videos to improve my deadlift. Great help and thanks!

[@sewnbykleidov4515]

Boss im from the philippines. Your knowledge helped me a lot. Ive been doing my big 3 lifts wrong all my life but thanks to you ive corrected them all. Your amazing coach brian alsruhe!!!!!

[@chadfaria2197]

Better is better than worser lol this has been a great deadlift series because not only did it cover basics that all the videos do but it gives new ideas and tricks you don't hear thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Chad, i am really glad I could offer something new!

[@togsTK]

Such an amazing idea, definitely going to do this, you started this How To series with a disclaimer that you may not add anything new. You were totally wrong! Your stuff is golden. Thank you for the info and for providing it for free

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thank you so much!

[@patrickwallace56]

Brian, awesome video set, really informative. I just cracked 405 on my deadlift, took me close to a year to get from 365 to 405... I encountered so many of the barriers you laid out only it took me a year to figure them all out!The biggest barrier being that my set up was completely jacked... This set will be my goto for people asking about deads. Love the whole channel too btw.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, i really appreciate that!

[@harivinayak03]

Hey Brian, big fan of the content you, Allan Thrall and Elliot Hulse put online. Your deadlift series is very nicely detailed and helped me with getting the bar off the floor. The “pushing the world away” cur really helped. Thanks ✌️

[@justsomedude2603]

Yourself and Alan Thrall are my favourite KZbin fitness dudes. Been deadlifting for years and thanks to your videos I'm still finding things I've not been doing 100% correct and ways to improve. Or maybe I'm just bad at deadlifting. Probably that.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man that is awesome, i am so glad you have found them to be helpful! That is some great feedback and I really appreciate you saying it!

[@JrFireweb]

Never thought of reverse engineering the deadlift that way, makes so much sense. Thanks for thr tips!

[@JrFireweb]

Also second the deficit deadlift.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely! That's why I am here!

[@thorhammersen5048]

Great info as always man, and right before I hit the gym for deadlifts. So much of your advice synchs up really well with the other good youtube strength training channels.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Great minds think a like my friend! ...then there is me who just kinda stumbled into this!

[@tomo.2126]

love these 3 part series, they do help a lot man! PR'ed both front and backsquat after your tips, excited to test deadlifts next week

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Tom, go kill it!

[@paulfoot1647]

Your bracing video helped a tone! My PR has nearly doubled! Also going back to basics on this deadlift series really help!

[@markvonseggern3367]

Another great video Brian. I've been watching you for many months now and really enjoy your videos. I even have my 14 year old son, who's just starting to get into lifting, watch your videos with me. Keep up the good work!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Mark! Thank so much for watching and for sharing them with your son!

[@GregB92]

thank you so much for this. your method of top breath and lowering the imaginary bar. 1000% improved my setup. keep up the great simple to understand content!!!!!

[@Kenssol]

Insane how you do not have more subscribers! :D Your information is great and sure helps alot. A real inspiration!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It is building slowly, but I would love for it to blow up one day

[@matthewsefton8822]

Very informative and clear series. If you keep making videos like this you'll likely be my favorite channel. Thanks.

[@Taylor-family_5]

Great series! This channel kicks ass! It has been said many times before but I will say it again. .... THIS CHANEL SHOULD HAVE MANY MORE SUBS! Always great content with some humor thrown in. Thanks and keep it up.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Chris, i really appreciate that!

[@Jessiesibert]

I love the pretend you can't get in the sticking point shake. Move over Rock, there's a new jacked actor in town! Seriously, great content, thanks!

[@jeanbilbrough9809]

Hey Brian, I watched the video where you showed yourself standing on a band and pushing down and it flicked a switch! I tried this in my last deadlift sets and it worked wonders. I'm definitely going to try the belly breath and brace while standing upright before going for the first lift - this is a great tip and makes a lot of sense. Thanks so much for these videos, they're teaching me a lot!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Jean, i am so glad they are helping you out!

[@DJsMinecraftNess]

Nice and early upload, great way to start my morning. Have a good day Brian, thank you for blessing me with this video

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You got it David! This was the only time I am going to have to do it today, so I wanted to make sure I got out there!

[@jessealford4889]

Awesome vid. I like the explanation for exhausting the CNS. Thanks for the vid!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Jesse, I appreciate the feedback!

[@ArmstrongSurvival]

Thanks for the awesome informative video's! After watching your video series on squatting, this is the first time in a long time that my lower back doesn't hurt the day after leg day. I did more sets than usual of both back and front squats yesterday, no pain (other than good pain) and more weight. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That's awesome man, thanks for checking them out and i really appreciate the feedback!

[@amer6522]

Thanks, i know the basics but a reminder is always good plus i got some new tips 👍🏿

[@lokarz8696]

I just want to say that your tips are awesome. I've watched a lot of yt fitness vids but yours are the most helpful. My front squat and strict/push press progress is better than ever. (you learned me how to breath and brace like my body needed it) Thanks man.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man that is a great compliment, thank you so much!

[@Feegle32]

That "second rep position" cue is gold. Used it tonight .

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome brother, I am so glad it worked out for you!

[@KravMaga1973]

Dude you have some great content! You need to be organising this! could I suggest the following playlists: "workout diary" where you share your workouts, and "how to..." an obvious home for my favourite deadlift series and your set of videos around strongman with a barbell. Possibly an "Equipment" playlist including your videos about getting strongman equipment?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely man, i have been meaning to do that, i just haven't had the time to do so! But i will get on it soon!

[@PapaCal214]

Great series. The reverse engineering idea is awesome and just what I need. Glad I found your channel.

[@benjaminjansen5393]

Awesome video and great advice Brian. Best strength channel on youtube. Keep 'em coming!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Benjamin!

[@Lummers70]

Tried your tips on the squat yesterday, worked great. Will try this tomorrow. Thanks Brian

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome! Thanks for giving them a try!

[@benjaminpayne9821]

Hey Brian, Thanks for the awesome content. Alan Thrall and yourself have been incredibly helpful for me transitioning from calisthenics to a more mixed program. Keep up the great work and stay strong!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Ben, i am so glad it has helped you out!

[@biff_handstands]

Love your videos, great information and great sense of humor! Bigups yourself Brian!!

[@paulschultz2331]

Love it! Great info with just a touch of humor to keep it light. I'll definitely be recommending this series to others.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank so much for doing that Paul! I am definitely trying to get my channel out there so every single person counts!

[@DunmerBoy]

That series was awesome! I finally got to try it and the set up tips instantly helped me.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man and I am really glad they helped!

[@FUN144]

Best deadlifting series thanks a lot

[@joaovictorrochadasilva4675]

you definitely helped me with these tips. Thanks Brian!!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is great man, i am so happy they did!

[@djdentley]

Thanks for all the advice. I've sought out a lot of deadlift advice, and this is by far the best. Thanks again.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

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

[@braddixon3338]

Brian, I've been putting your tips from the first two vids into action with amazing results. Your rubber band trick really helped me to visualize the pushing of the feet through the floor. This vid fills in even more. I have a vid doing 315 for reps already for the purpose of checking form, now I can use it to check stance too. And I thought it was just me that the second rep was easier, thanks for making me feel normal dude. You're the Best!!! Subscribed and liked all your stuff.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Man, thank you so much for doing that Brad! I am so glad they are helping you!

[@gregorytorricellas873]

Awesome video. Love your teaching style. I like that you make it entertaining without making the entertainment portion of it this big thing that distracts from the message (make sense?) Keep on keeping on!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks so much Gregory, i really appreciate you saying that and the feedback. That is what i am shooting for!

[@Darkzezette]

That camera is definitly better Good job man, I'm here because of Alan Thrall et I'll follow your job! Thanks for the videos!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, i appreciate the feed back and for you coming over to check out some of my stuff!

[@christopherbaldock1677]

Great deadlifts series Brian. Super informative. I've got a 1rm test day coming up this Saturday and shitting bricks about dl. hopefully it goes alright! Keep up the great work pal

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It will go awesomely! Go kill it bro!

[@christopherbaldock1677]

+Brian Alsruhe ha I love your enthusiasm, let's hope so!

[@justinreilly6619]

Great series of videos on how to fix my deadlift, very comprehensive with some great tips. The deadlift looks a relatively 'easy' exercise to perform but there's loads to do right from the off and a lot to focus on whilst performing the move. So this series of videos have been great to watch and hopefully, I'll continue to improve upon my technique. Honestly, it needs to improve!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, thank you!

[@jjstrength1846]

Awesome..already helped a lot and watching it for second time because its really imformative and great tips..practical somehow and easily understandable..thanky you so much it helped my Numbers in DL "a ton" 😊

[@patrickknowlton684]

I feel like the posterior chain strengthening work you mentioned in the Squat series could benefit here as well, particularly, at those sticking points you mentioned mid-pull. Thanks for skills.

[@daugustine7211]

ha yes my man 3rd times a charm and my hammies are dying from the band work from Wednesday! Also strong key points on what works for u and what u have heard and point of view... A plus's all the away round. 👊 hitting deadlifts tomorrow morning 😏👍

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Heck yea man, go kill it!

[@xxgoosexx1164]

Great advise in all 3 videos Thank you for the pointer they have helped a lot

[@KravMaga1973]

great video brother! like the concept of reverse engineering your start position from footage of the finish position on a few touch and go reps.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, it definitely has helped me establish my starting position

[@tjsho417]

Thanks for these deadlift vids Brian! I'm actually doing deadlift today, this will help a lot!!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is perfect timing man! Definitely check them out!

[@tjsho417]

+Brian Alsruhe hey Brian, some advice from you brother; I can't seem to decide between the hook grip and the normal alternating grip. I've been trying to use both to find out which one I like better. I'm still a newbie and still trying to find my deadlift groove. What's your thoughts on hook grip?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I like it if you have problems engaging your lats with a supinated hand or have trouble with your grip. I seem to do ok with both so I choose to be nice to my thumbs but it is a lot of personal preference and figuring out what works best for you

[@rowanpritchard4219]

Thanks Brian Allsroo lol. Keep up the content! I'm currently going back and watching all your vids

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man1 Thank you so much for doing that!

[@apo75018]

I agree with you on the deficit deadlift, I find it to be a fantastic exercise to judge on technique and overall strength, but it didn't have much carryover on my conventional dead. I came to a point, last summer, where my deficit dead was stronger than my conventionnal. It was great to feel stronger, but kinda weird too as my main priority was to work on my weaknesses in the basic movement ahah. Keep it up!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

i totally agree and have found similar results my friend. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@han.k6958]

Great content, as always. More stuff to try out next week, thank you!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing, glad it is helpful!

[@jasonledbetter3038]

Great video! Great tips! Will definitely be implementing some of these tips! Thanks

[@shaunro]

Yessir!! Always full of great advice.

[@ulfang]

Great content Brian! Keep it up

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you!

[@edgarpimentel8754]

great video, I like the Oscar acting with the shakes at the weak point of dl.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah thanks man!

[@janreneelabrador9107]

Awesome video, Brian. I learned a lot from watching your videos. Thank you.

[@ssathitt]

great videos, great tips and cues

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Tim!

[@EmilSundberg]

Great info Brian! You're putting out some great content!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you Emil!

[@johnmolteni]

If you make the That was stupid and Better is Better than Worser T-Shirts I am buying one of each! The words of wisdom never stop!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha I'll look into it man!

[@TimTinhTran]

the reverse engineering bit is great advice , thanks!

[@JakeMaurer3598]

Hey Brian I'm using all your tips and also using the vert pull thing that Brandon Allen made and my form and strength are better than ever. Even with my messed up lower back.

[@JakeMaurer3598]

Also do you think heavy and fast power cleans help with explosiveness off the floor?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome news brother!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I think they will work as part of your warm-up to get you ready for deadlifts. But I think it works the other way around. Heavy deadlifts with make your cleans fly off the floor faster. i don't think fast, light cleans will help your deadlift strength off the floor

[@robinsonvs.parkinsons4090]

Great series Brian. We use a lot of the same coaching cues. New subscriber and I really like the channel. Keep it up.

[@nolanclay8121]

amazing and much appreciated series bro awesome pointers!

[@jaydavies8036]

really appreciate all your videos Brian! they are literally my bible haha! keep up the great work

[@etank]

I wish that I had watched this before my set this morning. Tried to hit my current set 1 rep max and failed. I figured that it was because my set up was too long. So with that in mind I basically did what you recommended. I walked up to the bar, didn't use straps, took a breath and ripped the bar off the ground. Then I proceeded to do a set of 3 reps with my previous 1 rep max.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea man, it can make all of the difference in the world!

[@MrEdelbugs]

Informative series! thank you!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Autonomousprime]

This is a huge help, thanks Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing seth! Glad some of this helped you out!

[@markyg691]

Another quality video with that scary opaque looking dude. Learned a lot.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha thanks man!

[@toddhughes2632]

damn good video

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Todd, I appreciate that!

[@seriour]

Man, great content as always. I will try the reverse engineering of the deadlift is something I have to try. Deadlifts are awesome.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

It should definitely help you out brother!

[@practicalworkingpower6829]

Excellent series Bro

[@picklehaus864]

another great vid, thanks for posting and keep them coming!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Tanks Matt, i really appreciate that!

[@Malignanttorture]

Brian, this is hilarious. Another good one.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank man!

[@memopvp]

Thx man i ll do f.squat and block pulls I think now i can pull 180kg (400lbs) deadlift But i want 210kg (462 lbs) The competition is in the march 5-7 I ll tell my results

[@roydykens7376]

Interesting theory on starting in the position your eccentric places you.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you, I'm just trying to share what has worked for me. If it is useful, use it, if it isn't toss it!

[@YommiOfficial]

Such kick ass content Brian

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks James, i really appreciate that!

[@Strontius89]

Thanks dude, great series

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, i really appreciate that!

[@ibrahimsapci4362]

woo awesome last one of deadlift series, now i can deadlift like a beast 😃

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha I hope they help!

[@ossian1977]

I watched pts 1,2,3 and breathing/bracing already 2 to 3 times each. Me being absolutely shit at dead-lifts and with a sore lower back, I need to cut all the bullshit and get all the good advice I can get! Thanks for the video!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely man, hopefully they will help you out! They cover all of the basics so it should be a good place to start my friend!