Stop Doing THIS In Your DEADLIFT (Do THIS Instead)

[@its_james_fitness]

Bold of you to assume my deads are heavy enough to have slack.

[@TiberiusStorm]

He's so presumptuous!

[@kevin_rsg_18]

That cue to stop forward knee travel as you pull the slack out and pull yourself into position is a game changer!

[@3Q2HFNILQHF]

That might be the best explanation for pulling the slack out that I've ever heard.

[@eddieshiu2018]

Thanks for addressing both sumo and conventional styles.

[@calgarybarbell]

I know that was a criticism of some of our past videos, so we wanted to make sure we got into that!

[@codeyhanna767]

Started powerlifting last yr. Have a couple yrs of experience with lifting on an off in life. Watched hundreds of lifting videos of main lifts. This is new news to me lol. Something so simple and probably over looked by soo many people. Thanks so much for this :)

[@codeyhanna767]

Definatly felt better angling my legs for approaching the bar. :)

[@fmlguy1597]

Oh my god this was what i really needed keep going buddy.

[@weslu313]

Doing your program! On week 2!

[@GR-uc1gq]

Did you hit 700 yet

[@MatthewH2000]

great video and perfect explanation!

[@runthefuture]

Great tips on getting the slack out! Gotta try it tomorrow

[@JosoLifts]

ooooooooooooo this helped a lot thank you. My coach and I were having trouble getting me to understand how to "wedge" and push my hips back. But by just preventing forward knee travel that's a lot easier for my ADHD ass brain to understand than just "wedge" yourself into the bar.

[@caseyschaff9166]

Alan Thrall also has a great video on how to set up for the deadlift correctly in conventional style. This echos several of the key points, both videos are well worth the watch when learning how to properly set yourself up before pulling.

[@andrewdorsett6663]

awesome vid... i just wanna say thanks for your content... ive been watching your vids for a few months now as well as using your 8 week training plan; with only a few minor tweaks of my own to suit my capabilities etc.... your vids have helped me progress so much with my squats especially! ...thanks!

[@matthall2506]

Thanks for all the quality content!

[@GabrielPorumb]

Thank you! These are some super useful tips. A friend of mine spotted me and told me I have forward knee travel and my starting position shifts a bit to a squat pattern, but just a bit. I will try to apply this. Thanks again!

[@iZenZation]

Great tips.

[@JasonLeeno]

Yay I have been doing it right!

[@emehtonich]

Was just watching the video from last year about the Japanese Bench Grip and seeing this video right after, there's a noticeable difference in Bryce's size. He's lookin 乇乂丅尺卂 丅卄工匚匚 lately

[@hypnos-7371]

Very helpful man thx

[@thachhoang1905]

sumo instruction from this man is always great !

[@S_Wiggins]

This video honestly just saved my deadlift, thank you man I really appreciate it!

[@LASTSECONDSMMA]

Talk about some hip flexor issues bryce. Love from SE Calgary.

[@claytonboatman367]

Good video, personally I like to be dynamic off the floor. I roll the bar away and then back. Been struggling to figure out when to push off. Thought it had to do with hip height but now I realize it’s all about shin angle. Thanks a ton!

[@calgarybarbell]

You're welcome!

[@PrimeMatt]

Stopping forward knee travel is a great cue! 👌🏼

[@Shoto519]

Thanks very helpful

[@Jmack7861]

I guess I automatically do this now that I think about it, never put too much thought into it since by the time it leaves the ground it’s always gonna be in the same location for the most part.

[@AndreasNeophytou]

Awesome tip with the knees. I'll give it a try next time I deadlift.

[@markomph]

Should I bend the bar (pull the slack), brace, lift OR bend the bar, release slack, brace, lift??

[@tohafeho]

Check out J.P Cauchi's video on this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWO0c3igitWie5Y

[@markomph]

Thank you finallyyyy I understand

[@calgarybarbell]

I don’t think there’s a definitive answer to the order of things, or whether or not a release and re-brace is right for you. It’s going to be a “try them both and see what works” kind of thing.

[@myong2206]

wow did u make this video for me

[@evadvalcourt]

Hi Bryce ! Could you tak about how to fix squats with hips shooting back then up ? I injured myself (back) and was only able to do front squats for two months. Now that im back into back squats that problem appeared. Never had that before but now my hips shoot back then goes up.

[@jaredholaday7280]

I need that hat. Do I I get that hat? I want it. It’s not on the website. Please help, I’m panicking.

[@calgarybarbell]

June 15th

[@svmuscle7677]

john paul cauchi made a good video recently about pulling out the slack, worth checking out

[@calgarybarbell]

Yeah. Definitely!

[@McMeatBag]

Bryce talks about deadlifting, you listen

[@ishaklika5352]

How to get the grip strong enough to use the double grip not the mixed one

[@patbateman4202]

Ishak Lika eventually the double over hand grip will fail, regardless of your grip strength. That’s why you will need to use the hook grip, mixed, or straps - to keep progressing on deads without your grip limiting you.

[@ishaklika5352]

@@patbateman4202 thanks you very much but like I see a lot of people especially in powerlifting and strongman championships they go to there Pr with the double hand grib even if that's their maximum

[@patbateman4202]

@@ishaklika5352 they are using the hook grip, it looks like the normal over hand, but it is not.

[@lewisebdon2292]

I'd recommend using hook grip, it takes a while to get used to but it's well worth it

[@jimmesch]

@@ishaklika5352 Or its a grip event for strongman, where only double overhand is allowed. But all powerlifters going for a heavy deadlift use either hookgrip or mixed grip.

[@Razeranton]

my back is at a 90 degree angle when i lift because of my long legs/short arms, any tips for this? what stance would be the best for me?

[@thechecker87]

Same here...pulling Sumo works for me better, cause my torso is then more upright and there is lower stress on the lower back... 👍🏼

[@calgarybarbell]

Send in some videos for our form check Friday and/or tune in and submit to our Friday livestream. It’s hard to answer these questions without seeing the lifts!

[@gamegamer2]

When I try pulling the slack out (especially on heavy sets) my low back will instantly round or my shoulders can't get in line with the bar (slightly forward)

[@mossoconnor4417]

gamegamer2 well then there’s something wrong with your brace/positioning

[@nibba6431]

same dude /:

[@ANNIALLATOR]

Any good hamstring stretches? Can't reach bottom of Deadlift/hole in Low bar squat without being in serious discomfort and having knee cave inwards to alleviate

[@patbateman4202]

ANNIALLATOR deadlift/squat more

[@ZingZapZong]

You’re somewhat mistaken about strongmen sitting back into position causing them to lose some tension. It actually helps them get a little more tension prior to the lift (folks often think they are trying to squat the weight up when they do this too, but they are not). It’s one of the reason many top strongmen roll the bar into them. The other reason is that it helps them get enough air in for the lift due to their huge midsections.

[@lewandosky_m]

Nice video for beginers, but what about your tattoo vlogs. I miss them :O

[@calgarybarbell]

We’ll be bringing them back!

[@uclefriday2860]

Can you guys plz demonstrate with heavy weights cuz that's when our forms get all wacky

[@ononotu1496]

Was Bryce in that movie Kingsmen?

[@snorlaxcom]

Title is a Jeff Cavalier callout? hahaha

[@calgarybarbell]

Jeff Who? ;)

[@brittsanders2615]

What's your best way to determine how wide you place your feet sumo? I feel like I always want to go wider but I feel best when I've got my ankles and knees stacked

[@calgarybarbell]

Generally, getting people into a ‘stacked’ position like you mentioned is optimal for most

[@SunnysideUpProductions]

My deadlift shakes around me knees. How can I fix it?

[@calgarybarbell]

Hard to say without seeing it. Maybe submit for our Form Check Friday or tune in to our Friday Livestream!

[@TheoneD11]

Stopping forward knee travel.. cool tip man

[@calgarybarbell]

Might be something that seems obvious to you, might not be what you needed to hear, but there were a lot of people asking a specific question, so I answered. Just tryna help people my dude.

[@runthejewels6359]

Nice I’m guilty of sitting back to far,I almost lazy boy recline into a. Deadlift,

[@calgarybarbell]

I definitely know what you’re talking about! Hopefully this helps!

[@birdy5583]

This is super useful, thank you so much! I was wondering, though, is it normal to feel your lower back during deadlifts? I do conventional, haven’t tried sumo yet. It’s not painful, but after deadlifting my lower back muscles always feel tight. I was wondering because no one ever talks about that area unless it’s related to pain 😅 is it normal or is it a form issue/hips too tight? Thank you!

[@calgarybarbell]

Yeah, that’s not an issue! The low back is full of muscles just like the rest of the body, and they can/should be trained and strengthened as well.

[@emirbfitness]

great

[@rodesok]

Better make an video instead of getting trolled in the livestreams at how far chins have to be from the bar, smart move!

[@089Screech]

That guy in the background looked like he was squatting some serious weight.

[@liambloomer7848]

how tall is Bryce?

[@calgarybarbell]

About 5'10

[@Diegoaub]

So should I do THIS or not?

[@calgarybarbell]

Did you learn nothing?! Do THIS, not THAT or else THIS could happen to YOU

[@1_lifting2]

от души брат

[@icejumperke]

#CALGARYSQUAAD! 🔥 Video’s right on time! Tomorrow’s my DL-day 💪

[@jimbowimbo3796]

Nice

[@kyliewyotie2008]

Ankle Angel 5 times fast.

[@Jmack7861]

Fuck you im gonna have to practice till I get it now

[@davothegreat9990]

Look as the way Eddie Hall initiates the deadlift.....

[@Madafaca6969]

i kind of pulled the slack out of the bar instictively but it is good to have a clear explanation from you :)

[@bulkacademy9267]

lol the title style got stolen from athlene-x :D

[@calgarybarbell]

Hahaha yes, we’re definitely playing to the KZbin formula/algorithm here, just trying to get a bit more exposure, while finding a balance of good info and hopefully having a wide reach!

[@clbgrmn]

Love the video. Don't love the title. I know you guys gotta do what you gotta do to get people to watch the video, but it definitely dilutes the quality.

[@its_james_fitness]

Clearly worked though ;)

[@clbgrmn]

@@its_james_fitness I'd watch any videos they posted since I'm subscribed and know they produce quality content. But, if I was recommended a video with this title from a channel I don't know (especially with how short the video is), I'd just assume it's junk click bait and scroll by.

[@calgarybarbell]

That's a good point. We're really just experimenting right now to better understand how youtube promotes videos. Ideally we find a balance of a title that brings people in without it sounding like generic click bait.

[@clbgrmn]

@@calgarybarbell definitely. I'm glad you guys are experimenting with things like this so you can reach the most people.