How to Rebuild Your Deadlift Properly

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[@wuzumaki]

Elliot probably has the most beautiful deadlift form I've ever seen. He looks like a robot when performing it.

[@user-cv2qi6qm6s]

U right!!!! I using his form of deadlifting, my grip and back became very strong! perfect form

[@MikeLhawdsYouTubeAccountHandle]

He really does, every rep looks exactly like the same. Elliot really knows what he's talking about, he helped me fix a hip imbalance I had for years. I went to several specialists and they did nothing. I watched one of his videos and learned how to fix my problem on my own. Good advice always, great form to learn from

[@matusik9]

hey did that problems with lower back ? if so can u link me the video u was talking please? thanks bro

[@GDX2470]

@@MikeLhawdsKZbinAccountHandle how did you fix it? i have a hip imbalance of my own and looking to fix it as well. thanks in advance brotha and good for you!

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

Omar Isuf, a man I respect because he has great videos too, shows how much class he has by accepting the remarks from Eliott without feeling embarrassed or schooled. Great two men, giving great advice. I do not give lessons to other people but I do give every one I know with lower back pain the advice to go and go deadlift. I was almost cripple and could not even pick up a piece of paper of the floor (seriously) and after 16 months i could deadlift 160 kilo (about 300 lbs I guess). Someone who wants to deadlift must not look any further; This video is all you need.

[@Qjemuse]

ChrischrosBelgium what condition did you have? I used to hit the gym 6 days a week but stopped around 4 years ago since I had a spine injury - herniated disk L4L5 S1. I felt so much energized and good going to the gym and always wonder if I could go back, although the several doctors I consulted were all against it.. Just curious if you had recovered from the same condition man, much love

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

I had a broken vertebrae. They fused s1 l5 l 4 with 2 rods and 6 screws and 2 laminectomies. 1 year after surgery i started deadlifting only the barbell, and added 5 pounds every week. After 16 months I deadlifted 300 pounds. Current stats, as a 40 year old are: 95 kilo bodyweight, fat percentage 15 % ; squat 5 x 300 pounds, deadlift: 1 x 420 pounds. bench press: 5 x 290 pounds. sprint 100 meters: 13 seconds. if you need some advice, this is my emailadress: [e-mail]

[@noelcappetti1617]

160kg is more like 360 pounds

[@maninthebox0]

Elliot and Omar?! This video is a total win

[@f4t4l3]

+maninthebox0 My thoughts exactly!

[@supagreatman2826]

@@f4t4l3 yup

[@19jepoy86]

As universal the deadlift exercise is, the variety of deadlift videos on youtube are ridiculous, This is definitely one of the better guides.

[@dragos8839]

Best one*

[@Baitullmaqdis]

There are only a handful of dedicated mentors in strength training.... Thanks elliot

[@tjdoss]

This man is a great coach. A great coach.

[@karimsalhani]

Lucky Omar got a 1 on 1 coaching from the Grandmaster Elliot!

[@goreckiiiii]

KIIING ELLIOT

[@BillCorley]

I tweaked my back on Monday deadlifting 225 (I'm just getting started) and this video showed where I went wrong. Sinking down at the ends of the movement, keeping full thoracic extension. Seeing him lay the stick on Omar's back made it all clear.

[@BryanMcCaffrey10]

did anybody notice his monster hamstrings

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

BryanMcCaffrey10 maybe he used his own advice when training and it allowed him to do deadlifts with a lotta weight so he developed those

[@niveyoga3242]

How could you not? ^^

[@OmarIsuf]

It doesn`t matter who can deadlift more brother, what I seek always is knowledge, I am a student of strength. You have to check your ego at the door. Louie Simmons, the mastermind behind Westside listens to EVERYONE who gives him advice (stupid or smart) and then he chooses what to absorb (if anything). I am the same way. It was cool seeing how Elliott deadlifts in person and what he had to say! For those that would counter that others deadlift more with different form...there are MANY paths!

[@thegamedestroyer3513]

what u doing here bro??

[@AwesomeMan2696]

@@thegamedestroyer3513 This comment was 8 years ago, what are you doing here?

[@thegamedestroyer3513]

@@AwesomeMan2696Lol

[@Latishaa23]

I just found your page yesterday and I'm addicted. I'm learning so much. I record most if not all of my workouts and then I come home and review them. I now know that I need some work on my deadlift...thank you!

[@PeteMercerFitness]

Best deadlift tutorial I have ever seen Elliott! Haven't seen anyone really break down the individual components, especially the eccentric. It's worth spending the time to perfect your form to get the most out of your lifts. I'll definitely be going back to the drawing board on my deads. Thanks Elliott!

[@gassdwasdw5992]

Best deadlift form i ever seen.Elliot u are beast

[@rogeriusrex1]

Elliot, thanks for all the videos, man. I had some fucked up shoulders--partly due to sports injuries/bone spurs and partly due to never really working on my back. I was always focused on doing presses and standing rows and shit. And then when I started doing deadlifts, I was doing them all wrong with my head up and then I fucked up my neck. Then I came across your channel and worked on my deadlift form and have been doing a lot of bent over rows and chin ups and even have worked on doing front squats and even have swallowed my pride and drastically lowered my normal squat weight to get ass to the grass and then build it all back up. I'm 40 in October and have a toddler and another kid on the way. I got into strength training for myself and also so I'd have the energy to keep up with my spawn! You have four kids. You know what I'm talking about. Anyway, this is a fucking novel, but dude, thanks for all your help (albeit just via video) and keep up the good work, my man!

[@rogeriusrex1]

I forgot to mention that I also have incorporated farmer's carries and all that work on my posterior chain has drastically improved my shoulders. I don't have to take ibuprofen just to make it through the day anymore! It really does just go to show that sometimes it's not necessarily a medical issue, it can just be something as simple as working on posture and getting your joints properly aligned. Duh.

[@jefreygiron662]

I don't even care that the ad is a full minute long because this is quality advice totally worth the wait thanks elliot you truly are helping mankind thank you

[@Justicejamesb]

I wish everyone would come to this channel and learn how to do exercises correctly. I see so many people complaining about how their back hurts after doing deadlifts, but if you're pulling correctly it shouldn't hurt at all. I think it just comes down to pride, not wanting to drop the weight and correct the form.

[@michaelrae16]

Oh wow thats omar,this is awesome some of my favorite tubers!!!

[@AlexLosAngeles]

Great video Elliot more like these great explanation and examples thumbs up so he can see

[@TheAnthon88]

Hey Elliot, I just applied this to my deadlift session today and I was very impressed. Short little history about me, about 2-3 years ago I was progressing my deadlift very nicely, worked up to a max of 435lbs while weighing under 200lbs which I thought was fairly decent. Shortly after I started experiencing some stiffness in my left leg, I assumed tight hamstrings since I am prone to pulling them as a result of a football injury. It progressively got worse and worse and I figured out it was sciatica. I went to a chiro and after multiple treatments that weren't helping he sent me for an MRI and it turned out I had a pretty bad herniation in my L5/S1. Determined not to give up, I started doing specific stretches, icing, heating, inversion table, etc. It still bothered me and the only time I felt any relief was when I was working out, I guess because of the adrenalin and intense focus. So I decided to start doing front squats and sumo deadlifts to build up my core. As of this year I am pain free most of the time, it only acts up if I sit on my ass too long and sometimes after intense deadlifts or squats. Although I don't have any pain anymore, my numbers are not close to what they used to be. I don't know if it is entirely strength loss or also a mental barrier I have because I am afraid of getting hurt again? Anyway, I tried your technique today and really focused on bringing my hips back. I was only using 315 but I felt absolutely no unwanted stress in my lower back and finally felt like I was doing the exercise perfectly safe for the first time in my life. Thanks a lot man, keep up the good work.

[@cherag3]

Thank you so much for breaking down the exercise focusing on the back extension. Everyone else just focuses on hand placement and leg placement but you go into the details and with the stick it is evident where a person is going wrong.

[@strengthcamp]

Vince is a buddy of mine, and his deadlift form is NOT like what I teach in this video.... yet he pulls like 900 pounds! Go figure. lol

[@jimishmong]

I need elliot to teach me LIVE lol

[@kasimhakim5910]

this is some elliot experimentation right here. love it

[@MrDen555]

THANK YOU!!! Great and colourful explanation. Loved it.

[@FeRmBot0118]

sooo can i tape a pole on my back to practice form?

[@Daniel-dc5mr]

you could

[@FeRmBot0118]

Alex-Aries Hanma good idea ill try it

[@christophercothern2354]

Genius..

[@mattdouglas8900]

reminds ome of the pirates of the caribbean island scene where jack has that bamboo pole hahaha

[@futures.scalper.808]

Not a bad idea to develop a belt that has a guide pole to keep you straight.

[@dessertstorm7476]

Omar basically went back to his old style immediately after he left strength camp, and did pretty well with it.

[@MIS315]

What

[@jamiecarter2237]

so glad i saw this ,i was obviously doing it wrong before this ..now im constantly remembering this as i go through the motion when dead lifting ..thanks you...

[@chrismiddleton9978]

My favorite Van Halen album. Nice choice, and great coaching!

[@CITYBORNDESERTBRED]

I wish you'd create something that we could wear like a vest or something that has that bar, lumbar and is tactile/audible in order to train properly without you there.. Just until we get it lol

[@kartiloco9929]

OMG I just video taped myself doing Deadlifts today so I actually saw me doing it for the first time ever and I was shocked, I'm totally making this stupid mistake where you're doing a partial squat first, so my butt goes up in the air, and then I start pulling with my back or something. Terrible form but how can I fix it myself without having anyone actually there helping me ?

[@witea100]

'Powerlifting to win' has videos basically explaining everything about the deadlift!

[@bernieorbust6104]

you need to strengthen your hamstrings. make your you use your legs to push hard off the ground. Watch Alan Thrall's 'how to deadlift video', it's the best on the tube

[@lnkrishnan]

Awesome stuff Elliot. Lots of people struggle (including Omar) with proper form, and it definitely takes a skilled and watchful trainer to weed out the kinks in everybody and anybody who's interested in picking up good firm and growing better.

[@saiyanneo469]

That's fantastic video. I appreciated how Elliott was able to condense and guide Omar on the proper way of deadlifting.

[@BestAtNothing]

Just change the title to proper deadlift form or correcting your deadlift form lol.

[@MrCrystal16]

Omar van yoga pants

[@0375M]

Thanks for showing this. I had recently done a 405 deadlift ( a personal record ) but after watching this I realized I did it wrong. Shyt I even had it uploaded, so much for that. Kind of hurts knowing your best lift doesn't count but hey I'd rather lift a light weight correctly than a heavy weight wrong. Thanks again

[@nxtgengamez]

These videos are the best. For someone who doesn't have a lifting coach or trainer, I watch these and really learn from what you're telling me. Thanks elliot!

[@sheilab6874]

Nice pants?!

[@gainsandglory6808]

Btw does Omar not train calves? Holy shit mine are bigger and im 16

[@froseo9]

Nope, he's a proud member of "team no calves"

[@gainsandglory6808]

Fredde lol why? I don't get why you wouldn't want a symmetrical body.

[@froseo9]

Lucas Valdez If I remember correctly he's said something about him training them before and he couldn't get them too grow. So now he dont even bother to train them at all. Dont know if heäs trolling, but his calves havent exactly grown anything to date

[@RiderRohans]

Team No Calves

[@Alstanus]

It's mostly genetics that affect that. But it tends not to matter because Omar is pulling like 550lb dead-lifts.

[@daniellewinton2398]

this is the most information i can get from dead lift information. thanks elliot

[@Shirokumasan2]

This is an awesome one, Elliott. I spent thirty minutes last night looking at your old vids and saw this one this afternoon. Boom! Serendipity. Perfect and exactly what I (and many others, I'm sure) needed. Have an awesome weekend, brother.

[@livedeliciously]

The contrast between these videos and CT Fletcher is night and day.

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

And yet you can and should take lessons in lifting and life from both of them.

[@RNTcomeback]

Stay away from CT Fletcher for the most part!

[@goreckiiiii]

yeah I wouldn't take CT as gospel, seeing as all his content is bought out and sponsored by big corps, unlike Elliot who so far to me seems pretty raw besides his "living fuel"

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

Gospel? No. Get off your arse and lift something? Simple truth in that

[@524rdsxfn]

why's that dude wearing leggings

[@justis142]

i wear legging and shorts keeps legs warm and allows drag along shins without tearing your skin. In a meet i don't only in training

[@Learnintofly]

justis Mac why not just wear regular training pants. Not saying its wrong. Seems to be a thing know wearing shorts and leggings. Is it a fashion thing?

[@morticus_]

It's so good to see someone willing to learn correct form and technique! Nice one guys!

[@gabefeit]

Wow! What a phenomenal short course on proper dead lift technique! I'm a new trainer and always looking for effective ways of explaining and guiding people thru these fundamental movements. Thanks Elliott!

[@bananimal45]

To all the people of the internet that are out of shape and watching this: Unless you have someone (like Elliott) showing you exactly what you are doing wrong, you are not going to be deadlifting (and squatting, etc.) correctly. PLEASE, do yourself a favor and spend the necessary cash on a personal trainer, even if you can only afford a few sessions. I can speak from personal experience that I thought I was deadlifting correctly for years, and only when I met with a qualified personal trainer did I realize exactly what I was doing wrong. You can watch as many of these videos as you want, but it doesn't beat having someone show you in real time. PEACE

[@dre2kule]

I agree with this, however there is value in video recording yourself deadlift as well...Most people who have incorrect form won't know it until they get a 3rd person perspective or worse, injure themselves...we can research proper form and record ourselves...I have done this and INSTANTLY saw what I was doing wrong...everything is fine up until my initial 25% of the movement where I lock my knees too early...I would have never known if I didn't record myself :)

[@bananimal45]

dre2kule Yes, that is a great idea. I really should try to do that some time.

[@spencern11]

Good thought except Ive learned way more off KZbin than I would from any personal trainer. 90% of "personal trainers" have no clue what they're talking about. Can get a certification in one weekend. Seen countless dummy personal trainers making their clients do things improperly for one and making their clients do things their body cant physically do because of rigidities. Would never find someone like Elliot Hulse in real life unless you were fortunate enough to stumble upon his gym.

[@bananimal45]

Mike Oxlittle That is sad, but true. I don't think personal trainers are necessary for micromanaging everything in your fitness routine, but instead I meant that personal trainers (good ones) are very valuable when it comes to learning how to complete a compound movement like deadlift, squat, power cleans, etc. KZbin is great as a supplement, but in my opinion everyone who wants to go out and start deadlifting should get a trainer who is qualified. Once you learn how to deadlift correctly, you will notice almost everyone who deadlifts at the gym does so incorrectly, and it is a bit scary.

[@DaAutumnLeafMassacre]

you're right man that is of paramount importance because I have now injured myself my deadlifting incorrectly when i thought I did. I am out for no less than 2 months due to a very bad SI joint dysfunction!!

[@iReturnV1deotapes]

Am I the only one that thinks Elliot makes it a lot more complicating that it's supposed to be? I've seen strongmen lifting and not following as strict advice as this with no problems. It feels like remembering all this advice is more of a workout than the actual lift.

[@MysticDragons]

This is a corrective deadlift, meant to teach you how to hold good posture and activate the right muscles. This is complicated for people who actually have a bad posture

[@SuperDeluxe80]

anyone who ever hurt themselfs doing it, was doing it wrong. doing it right you wont get hurt.

[@kjhdrugfreemasterspowerlif588]

iReturnV1deotapes you are exactly correct ... not a single elite world level deadlifter lifts like this .. and B4 anyone jumps in spouting nonsense ... I've been coached by a world elite level deadlifter ... and my technique looks nothing like this i'm 45 years, drug free and never get back issues caused by deadlifting ... its over complicating a straightforward movement ..

[@zodek11]

+KJH Strength & Powerlifting Powerlifting technique is way different from the proper and correct technique, just look at how the powerlifters do bench press.

[@kjhdrugfreemasterspowerlif588]

Dr. Dafuq I am a powerlifter, with a national level total, for age weight ... and an international qualifying total for the WDFPF, closing in on single lift WR for my age weight group, which is 242.5kg which I've pulled before but just not in comp and on an elieko powerlifting bar ...

[@derico12345]

This is absolutely the best deadlift video i have seen! Thanks Elliot! Keep those awesome videos coming bro! :)

[@IanWrigleyNZ]

So glad you posted this, thank you!

[@ctank08]

"tuck your chin" terrible advice

[@PhysiqueAndStrenght]

men, shut the fuck up you don't know shit.

[@ctank08]

PhysiqueAndStrenght lol

[@SlimShadyOrDie]

PhysiqueAndStrenght hahahaha (y)

[@MReed-iv9op]

How so? Like so many in the comments, you criticize advice in the video without offering reasoning or a counterargument.

[@ctank08]

M. Reed Certain muscles responsible for thoracic and lumbar spinal extension attach to the cervical spine and the base of the skull. When these muscles are activated in a deadlift (which is exactly what you want), they will naturally pull on their attachment points and the neck will extend because of this. If someone "tucks their chin in" when deadlifting, they will not fully utilize these back extensor muscles, leading to a less effective movement.

[@cuchulain1647]

Elliot was the first. And one of the best!! Thank you Elliott. Sincerely.

[@aylwynmichel8856]

1 fixed camera. 1 broom handle. 1 of the best deadlift technique videos out there!

[@MmmMmmGood17]

Been waiting for a video like this to learn how to deadlift! Thanks big E!

[@dmbsuccess1]

Great advice! Outstanding teaching too I will try this today thanks!

[@croppek22222]

THE BEST DEADLIFT VIDEO ON KZbin!!! FOR ME AS A PERSONAL TRAINER IT IS AMAZING TO SEE HOW YOU WORK WITH PEOPLE. YOU ARE MY MASTER ELIOT!!! greatings from Poland ;-)

[@ViableStrengthcom]

The best deadlifting technique video I have seen on the web. Thanks Elliott

[@sapporo7100]

great video. my friend who is in a college class has the same rules about form. makes you realize form before weight, and to build from there. thanks for the video, and way to lift Omar!

[@RasM3211]

I've seen ths video 3 times already and im still learning all that he's saying and teaching. ELLLIOT= SENSEI

[@DonaldSchnell]

Great points Elliot! This needs to be watched more than once.

[@frukostbord89]

Big thanks Elliot for your continuous inspiration.

[@brint90]

just heading to get my lift in and wanted to watch a proper deadlift again. great timing! haha keep up the great vids elliot!

[@Easy_Mode_Minis]

Thank you again eliot, I have hurt my back twice this year from bad technique... This video has really helped :)

[@TheAnthon88]

Excellent video. I always thought I had pretty good form but this helped me fine tune it a lot.

[@Hootskins]

Elliot, I have to come work with you sometime. I just have to. You have such a huge energy when training others. I feel the passion man. That plus the fact that it seems like you are genuinely ALWAYS looking for the next opportunity to learn and grow. So motivating. Bout to go KILL this workout.

[@anzezupanec6753]

Another amazing video, thank you so much!

[@doubleja]

I've been unwittingly doing SL deadlifts this whole time. Will try this today, thanks!

[@GGCDropout]

Dude, thanks a lot for this video. Will definitely do this when I start deadlifting again. Stay strong!

[@lancestarjumper]

thanks , this is what I needed to see!

[@JohnTubeChannel]

So much info in 7 minutes of a session! I can't wait for deadlifts tomorrow!

[@giveusprivacy]

I need to get to the strength camp one day and have Elliot rebuild my technique from the ground up, this is amazing.

[@the_viper_leo]

man I wished I had some personal trainer like that! so much dedication and knowledge..

[@djblackielzoo]

Straight to the point!

[@poneyboymiller]

Fantastic use of the stick as a visual reference and a sensory reference for the athlete.

[@TitanMediaMarketing]

This is a great video. I love this Elliot. Would LOVE to see many more of these. I am gonna try this tomorrow as it is leg day tomorrow for me.

[@denniscottone503]

Great video. Passing it along to others.

[@oihnbn]

this reminds me of watching elliott with paul check, chef buff has so much respect and attentiveness to what hes saying

[@PrtySmashnPoserKillr]

Excellent video. Will be watching this again before I do deadlifts again.

[@ntb1124]

It just shows, that even someone who can be considered a good/strong Deadlifter, can take advice from someone to improve their form or strength...great video!!

[@braugbraug]

Was thinking the same thing. Not only that. It is posted on youtube as well so his followers can see it. Respect to Omar.

[@aviv.weissman]

Last one was picture perfect for him. Kudos to you Elliot.

[@Nasosdag]

This has helped me a ton, Elliott! Thanks so much! (and killer Van Halenmusic in the background)

[@stas2000]

thanks, Elliot! very informative as always!

[@Ramzou7]

Elliot, Thank you for uploading this video!!! This is priceless!

[@emsgib87]

Man, I would love for you to spend that kind of time with me in the gym!! You are an amazing teacher!

[@CrazyLocoInsane1]

Wait your not the girl he’s training in the video??

[@XxGrandSTORMZxX]

Thanks for the video Elliott, helped a lot

[@sickshogun]

The posture takes some getting used to but engaging all of those muscles added an additional 20 lbs to my deadlift today. Awesome video

[@Norenborg]

More information in one video then on whole youtube. Thats pretty much awesome..

[@ukdrill1241]

I can’t get enough watching this video it’s superbly educational

[@michelvosje]

This video is really useful. I'am going to try this out! Thank you!

[@paddy2456]

Thank the lord I came across these deadlift videos Eliot!!

[@chatterboxj]

Love to see the coach in action!

[@alec_______]

awesome video!! who needs a personal trainer when you have ELLIOTT!

[@fredisdeadization]

mad respect to omar. For a guy who knows so much about the science of exercise, he sure is willing to learn and take advice from a guy who specializes in strength training .

[@TheJLAMAR23]

Great video and quality advice

[@milivojesikira]

This is great. Thanks, Elliott.

[@Atreyul]

Love the clap of success at the end!!

[@checotigerlobitodad]

Great video Elliot!! I've had to rebuild my deadlift because I was so used to stiff leg dead lifts. Thanks!

[@sjefkie]

Excellent! I would like to see more videos of you helping other people

[@iueast1]

Don't see the emphasis on form anymore, GREAT instructions!!

[@ABHIMANT]

Awesome man, just what i wanted to figure out!

[@along609]

thanks elliot. you help me a lot with your videos