HOW To Deadlift: Complete Beginner's Guide (Everything You Need To Know)

[@OmarIsuf]

So we did something cool in Sacramento. We invited novice lifters to come to Untamed Strength and coach them for free. While there, I met an Untamed member named Joseph who was new to deadlifting. Over the course of 20 minutes, we managed to have him hit a 25lb PR with plenty of room left in the tank. Learn first the essential basics of deadlifting with efficient technique and secondly, how to coach an individual in person. There is a huge difference between being an IG Coach and coaching individuals in person. Simplicity, tactile cues and feedback are all essential. If you want to see more live coaching sessions for different movements, like this video and leave a comment below!

[@Zexyis350]

Bro I’m from Sacramento!!

[@peterscarlett1768]

How did you work around your hernia to build you deadlift up again? I dont feel it in squats as torso is not as close to thighs but man trying this setup really puts pressure on groin area... Any fixes??

[@AxelBiggs]

Would love to see more like this

[@april.showers.soon.comedy]

I'm a novice lifter, having only lifted for 14 months with the help of a kinesiologist/trainer at a local gym in Vancouver, Canada. This video has helped solidify my understanding of how to correctly do a deadlift. I'm now up to a 1-rep max of 180 lbs after 3 weeks of my first 5-week strength-training cycle (started at 165 lbs). Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, Omar!

[@themuscle8467]

I cannot manage to do a consistent deadlift without my back feeling like I’m going to hurt it again. Hurt my back twice in the first couple months I was lifting doing deadlifts, never had a problem the years of lifting I have done before I had to start back over this time around. I have no problem squatting 315 for 6 but a 250 lb deadlift is enough to start cranking on my back. I’ve watched every deadlift video and can’t find anything that helps.

[@RoBH1890]

One day I will finish watching all the deadlift tutorials on KZbin. Then I will finally be ready to attempt a deadlift.

[@dangernoodle2868]

As someone who has been recently trying to study the form, this is too fucking real. My deadlift looks juicy as fuck tho. (I hope lol, at least its way better than it was)

[@robertsmith6068]

made me laugh there.

[@OlMoldy]

@@dangernoodle2868 lol you think it looks nice until you show Dave Tate :/ then he'll say "holy fuck, stop"

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

Grip it n rip it

[@DeathToDrugUsers21]

🤣

[@noahnk1876]

Omar: *speaking a million miles an hour* Also Omar: "relax bro, relax, just relax bro"

[@savarese95ms]

I want to see this dude 6/8 months from now. I think that he’s gonna be a beast. Wish I had someone as awesome/euphoric as Omar teaching me basics btw

[@UnknownUser-fg3fs]

Joseph looking more swole than our man Omar after 1 month.

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

Just the calves

[@leonardorevrenna2875]

I like this new way of teaching in which he is literally teaching how to teach

[@Likeamamagoose]

14:20 I see Mr. Thrall in the back ground😂

[@KJL00]

Working on that recycling bin

[@lostandfoundphil2038]

working that recycling bin like a boss

[@nelfarios]

Great video and great coaching! I speak on behalf of the Internet as a whole - we want a Joseph progress-series.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Your deadlifts are pretty impressive Omar, thank you for the tips too.

[@jared8515]

I find you in the weirdest fucking places

[@NeuronActivation]

Do you even lift?

[@chrisstanley9477]

@@NeuronActivation 😂

[@robinw4354]

I found you. Our god

[@zlatkoostojic5073]

One of the best Tutorials on deadlift i've seen on yt.

[@BigWolsky]

10 minutes in and this is the best deadlift beginner video ever. Nice work. You can tell you spent a large amount of time on this one

[@vagevveeroja4716]

To be honest this is the best deadlift tutorial ive ever watched. My deadlift is always felt like shit since i started deadlifting a year ago. I can only deadlift like 425 pounds right now, but i feel like those cues in this video can help me a lot for progressing in my deadlift. Thanks, Omar!

[@channeldeleted834]

Great coaching Omar. These tips will definitely help me since I’m a beginner. I need to cue “knuckles down” more on deadlifts and I need to keep my wrists neutral during all my compound lifts. 25 pound PR tho💪🏻

[@Mrdietryon]

this is the best kind of tutorial video! Most videos I have seen in the past was you doing the movement and explaining it which is cool but actually watching you coach someone, who is obviously still learning, through the movement is awesome!!! very helpful

[@pierremaggi8661]

Step 1 to 5: *DO NOT MOVE THE BAR*

[@sayfullahosmani5079]

Alen Thrall?

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

I tried not moving the bar. Hurt my back. Went back to the strongman roll right away

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

@asd fgh Well I'm not fully setting up for every rep, once I get the first one my form relaxes a bit and that actually helps me. I think the big thing is that it's one of my subconscious cues. I pulled 415 rolling it but can't even get 405 without the roll. I just pull until my back gives out

[@bb-3653]

Lool did you notice him in the background loool

[@ruisleipa2352]

@@sayfullahosmani5079 yes

[@rohateanonis4657]

14:30 I spot the untamed viking at the back.

[@Dankdalorde]

rohate anonis TRAIN UNAAAAAAAAAYUUUUMMEEEDDNNNNNNGGHHHH

[@AspireWu]

Omar, The happiness around you when he deadlifted was great! I could see you have the way. Great video as I can always get more knowledge. Thank you.

[@Lb-ri5wr]

Im a PT at a little gym in the uk and i find that teaching someone to RDL with dumbbells before conventional deadlift is much easier. After they can hip hinge with a straight back without bending their knees to much, i put them on the barbell n tell them to imagine doing an RDL down, then bend knees a tiny bit more to get lower, then grab the bar. Iv found that this puts them in the perfect starting position

[@Lb-ri5wr]

@SpiritWolf2K yeah, most normal people struggle benching a plate, (even just 5kg on each side) when they first start just due to the instability. First session for 90% of people with me, I just get em doing dumbbells for everything

[@TacoHawk76]

It's incredible just to watch you coach someone tbh

[@francispeeney7133]

Great vid there's a million deadlift tutorials out there but this is simple and to the point. Would definitely point people this way. Watch all your vids and love all the content, keep it going and mixing it up.

[@djhoyling]

Pointing the knuckles down has helped me enormously! Wish I had this one down years ago. Thanks Omar ✊🏻

[@The_MKUltra]

Great passion Omar. Really translated in this video to a successful coaching tutorial

[@ThePro499]

This is the best deadlift tutorial video I’ve seen hands down will definitely apply this to my technique thanks Omar!

[@MrRoflmao1000]

Cool to see a video somewhat directed towards coaching rather than a simple beginner's guide. On that note i was wondering if you could consider making a video on cueing, internal vs external cues and pretty much anything else you deem important. I'm new to coaching so every bit of Info would be greatly appreciated.

[@stoneHeHenge]

Woah, 21th deadlift guide? Thanks Omar, very cool

[@robokev3]

I wonder how many deadlift tutorials we need from Omar...

[@cleilimazariegos3668]

Brph this is the best video I've come across ...I've watched so many . Great job man youre very good at teaching proper form props👏

[@roaahedaya1779]

I applied all your tips today and my deadlift never felt better Thank you Omar 😌

[@AurelienCarnoy]

I love love love that coaching.

[@CHSTRTRN]

Great job coaching him Omar and great progress by him!

[@DeanK1905]

Cheers Omar. Been lifting for like 10 months and deadlifting has been good mostly but recently been feeling a bit tough. Issues with how my back felt and exerting my core. This has really helped me

[@yousdagoose3908]

Just wanted to let you know your content helps a lot, thanks so much!

[@ktcsam]

Much needed video, sometimes I forget to review the basics. Perfect timing for me

[@kusta80]

Very proud for you, carrying those greeks in there! Δύναμη!!

[@mattbobjim911]

Loved this video man. Thanks for all you do for the lifting community

[@K87jk]

Omar is a great teacher tbh.

[@Dankdalorde]

“It feels loaded in the...hamstrings” Lol idk why it made me laugh. But awesome coaching and lots of hopes for this guy

[@arneschoch1247]

never comment, rarely like a video, rarely subscribe to a channel - but I did all three.. "knuckles down" actually fixed my deadlift after a year of shaky, partly painful repetitions

[@rubylong8897]

Love deadlifting! Took a while to gain confidence in it but videos like these that teach you all the little cues are so damn valuable! I liked the “knuckles down” cue. I hadn’t really heard that one before & will definitely remember that next time I hit the platform 💪

[@mikemunoz1484]

Awesome video! Every beginner/intermediate lifter should watch this

[@weshallneversurrender]

Great video. Love the coaching aspect, really cool 😎

[@adamzoubi96]

thank you so much for this video omar!

[@dogmapile5832]

19:18 screenshot is incredibly useful. I will try deadlifting for the first time tomorrow, and refer to this. I have been benching for years, and trap bar deadlifting for four months, but never deadlifted for fear of messing up my back. This video inspired me to try it.

[@yousifattili8877]

nice i really needed this video i started my deadlift a day before thx omar , this video is more than helpful

[@christianbrindamour6826]

Cool video, like the coaching aspect with someone who is learning

[@DaxB055King]

Great in depth video

[@ShayyButter]

I really really really appreciate this video, especially the form cues/tips. I was wondering if maybe you could do the same but for sumo deadlifts? its alot easier on my back, and knees (I know everyones probably going to say its cheating)

[@Enviouslordshaxx]

Shayy Butter the only people who say it’s cheating are people who can’t pull sumo 🤷🏼‍♂️ I pull the exact same 545 with sumo and conventional. They are both great lifts. Fuck people, keep doing what feels best!

[@siranodeperdeo685]

So nice. Not wanting to overcomplicate yet put an hour long video.

[@davidl0813]

Thanks for this video! Super helpful.

[@brucekaralash5054]

Please do more of these instructional vids coach!👊

[@kartiksingh8605]

I hit a bb curls pr today i am very happy

[@freyathejack]

Good video Omar. Nice initiative overall.

[@nilo7727]

Nice Omar great video good tips that actually work for a better sturdier deadlift , I just saw Silent Mike's video on bench press great as well👏👌👍👊😎

[@nikolcheniko712]

The only video step by step tutorial for deadlifting

[@Kickboxer7267]

I have a similar starting position like him (parallel to the ground) but lots of other youtubers say to lower the hips or bring the hips closer to the bar so you get a more upright torso position. Can you make a video about this? There is lots of confuision about this in the lifting scene especially for newbies

[@Bapi_i]

I love this thank you 🖤

[@MrJamesdryable]

17:05 Omar just casually breaking knuckles.

[@damicapra94]

MrJamesdryable that “clack” sound

[@mrcreditunion1]

Alan saving up for the next piece of gym equipment! Thanks for the tutorial Omar.

[@diegon2020]

Awesome! More of this series!

[@lancethony3970]

such a good vid cant wait to practice these

[@Bit2brain]

Very good coaching.👍

[@owenschmidt3547]

Very cool, I would like to see his strength progress Omar! Gonna be exciting!

[@monibrahman3141]

I need some unprofessional and unlicensed medical advice. Was deadlifting on Friday, very routine weight, nothing major was going for 3 reps on the 2nd rep felt my lower middle back pinch immediate acute pain. I foam rolled a bit, pain was mangeable. So I did some power cleans and squat jumps with light dumbbells in place of actual squats. Did the treadmill everything seemed fine except for the tender/sore/tight feelign of my lower back. Next day when I was brushing my teeth I slightly bent over and felt that same pinch feeling and this time the pain worsened and then later than night in the middle of my sleep that same pinch feeling. Now the pain is worse can't lift my leg while sitting or lying without pain, pain when just sitting or sleeping. I'm assuming this is a herniated disc, but with just rest will this go away or does my broke ass need to go to the doctor?

[@LuckyPandaX]

"Do not overcoach." One of the longest deadlift guide videos on youtube.

[@dajax1996]

Also 14 mins of nonstop talking lol. Good guide though!

[@Jeneric81]

You should see the one he did with Greg Nuckols

[@dungeonsanddeadlifts3344]

I loved everything about this!!

[@NWTrailSeries]

You're an awesome coach omar! Thanks man!

[@tobiaseklof3200]

Excatly what I needed. Thx Omar!

[@artratengo]

Epic Tips, even for an intermediate lifter!!

[@aneblavis]

Nice t-shirt man!! Love from Greece :)

[@Alex-yb6rh]

GREEAT, please bring up with Squat (high and low bar) too please

[@prakashupadhyay7376]

Love your videos brah keep correcting us love U brah

[@thatoneguy8493]

“Your arms, which we like to have” Yes Omar. We do like to have arms after all

[@Japerhood]

I really liked this video, I also never realized until almost half way in that your shirt had the greek word for power on it, that's bc cool I'm from Greece.

[@ShayanGivehchian]

Can you do a video on how to engage more muscles in the deadlift ?

[@reieli87]

Do you the same enthusiasm when the camera is off when coach someone? 😁🤙. Your awesome and great content as ways, I views these as a review

[@aniketsharma3512]

Can u plz give a guide on back hand deadlift (aka hack squat)

[@StefBryant]

already first few minutes in i learned something shout outs u my man

[@meesamdude]

Aight gotta know where you got them trousers from Omar? Looking G

[@BigHalfSteps]

Is that Allan at 18:32? xD I'm really jelly.. you are an awesome trainer. He's lucky to have you.

[@Baby_Bear769]

5:10 was a scary rep to watch lol

[@gerunkwon2598]

complete reps are not allowed until mr omar is done speaking

[@MinecraftCoolCreeper]

How to prevent from rubbing the bar against your shins? I can't seem to prevent it without keeping the bar too far away from me which makes the lift way harder

[@LeagueJeffreyG]

Omar ur physique is looking good man, also great coaching

[@ooHashim]

I think i have strained or pulled my lower back deadlifting today because i did not warm up but now as i lay in bed with a pillow and ice pack beneath my lower back... was it worth it? was lifting 500 lbs today worth the pain i am currently in .

[@McMeatBag]

That sliding your hands down your thighs cue to build posterior chain tension is great. Instantly felt it.

[@NourMohamed-xe8zw]

Song in the beginning of the video?

[@aceplayys7847]

Legend says if ur early Omar wont reply

[@hastalamuerte343]

Where did you find that t shirt. Do you know what it says?

[@thejsk1830]

For his structure he doesnt need bar to be on mid foot.. the bar should be a little bit forward because his legs are long .

[@SuperSpecies]

Are you planning to address him hitting the bar just above the knees on the way down in future? At the end it looks like there are marks on his pants from where the bar made contact.

[@Lift805]

Thank you Mr. Surfclam

[@sebastian8486]

After seeing this video yesterday, I decided to hit the gym after two months of recovery due to my endoscopic resection operation. Go to the gym, remember all the cues from Alan and from this video and as I was doing my lifts this Coach stops me to ask me what I'm doing. -Deadlift I say. -No, no, you are doing it wrong Then proceeds to show me how to do a Romanian Deadlift. And say, you shouldn't bend your knees when you're setting for it. I guess just need to find a better gym. My previous numbers before the operation and losing 10kg, were 115kg x 5 reps @ 70kg bw

[@agustingiudici8202]

loved alan at the back doing some cleaning. Man i didnt know you guys trained at the same gym sometimes.

[@demetriushayes9862]

Nice tutorial

[@yettamon956]

flat or powerlifting shoes better?

[@thegamingpath_soulslike]

Very helpful

[@Fortress333]

Isn't the new lifter's low back a bit rounded or is that just me? I'm not a coach. It was the first thing I noticed about the new lifter when he lifted the weight or actually before he lifted it off the floor. Many new (male) lifters don't know how to hinge and so they round their low back. I had the same issue when I started lifting and my coach spent probably a session on teaching me how to hinge properly. I didn't have the body awareness to hinge and had to learn it. It is one of the most fundamental things to learn when lifting and is very useful in life in general to keep your back healthy. Many new lifters have a sort of squatting motion when deadlifting.

[@MrDennis21jel]

OMAR ISUF!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come to Philly!!!!!!!! Do a meet and pump

[@therachness1777]

The chest up queue is clutch

[@lusurama5080]

therachness is clutch a new meme?

[@therachness1777]

@@lusurama5080 it's an (apparently) already-antiquated slang term 🤣

[@lukafuzul9353]

What kind of education you have in the field of fitness or sport Omar? Just asking not hating here.. I've been following you for years, keep up with good material

[@shogun1650]

It almost looks like he's doing a clean pull instead of the deadlift. Once he gets past his knees, his knees start to come forward a little bit before locking his hips out. He should try to fix that.