The Official Deadlift Checklist (AVOID MISTAKES!)

[@athleanx]

I put the deadlift on the list of the best exercises, but I also have a list of the top 5 WORST exercises that you should stop doing right now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWe8ZIp6jpani9E

[@Coonamber3]

Love all your content. Thank you. Curios though, with the recent video of Jesse's workout at his gym. His form from what I can see is not as identical to what you show here. It appears his legs are more straight from the beginning of lift compared to you saying squat lower, hips and shoulders rise together. Obviously he's doing great and gains are great, and you've given him plenty thumbs up for his lifts. I guess I'm curios on your opinion on his form. With my lower back aging, I don't take for granted your advice (and I constantly try to work on it and mind my form). I'd love to hear back, even in short reply somehow. Thanks and take care!

[@g4life78]

Bar always runs into my knees

[@iliaslerias7374]

I had a discectomy 10 years ago. If I perform this exercise correctly, is it safe?

[@paveldimitrov2830]

As a physiotherapist working in the UK and long-term gym goer I can tell you that this is the perfect description of a deadlift in terms anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Whoever you are, listen to this guy. He knows his stuff. Every word is pure gold.

[@adrianmach3608]

the idiot advises people to use their thumb as some sort of chalk rather than chalk or lifting straps or lifting grips, truly a fucking genius.

[@MrAnamchara]

I don’t think it is to be fair . You only have to see how he gets pulled out of position into the correct one when he starts the lift. Hips shoot up because his shoulders are too far behind the bar . The starting position is not mechanically correct . The flat lower back and chest up I agree fully with .

[@kennyneudorf7609]

The anticipation of you doing an actual deadlift is killing me

[@georgezee5173]

Killing you or your gains?

[@spiddyman0079]

For real

[@spiddyman0079]

Can o have a time stamp

[@kennyneudorf7609]

@@spiddyman0079 It cuts to black right before he goes up with it.

[@spiddyman0079]

kenny neudorf wow wtf haha

[@naggash5348]

Trained at home for a year due to geographical position, jeff taught me most of what i know, when i walked in a gym with some friends, i told them except some home exercices, i had never set foot in a gym before, everybody was asking me advice after seeing how clean my forms were, redirected my friends to your channel, some of them don't speak english so i translate for them but everybody is very happy and lifting healthier thanks to you Jeff =)

[@SueRosalie]

Yes! So many people don't understand how important it is to spend time studying to understand correct form and the mechanics of the lifts before you go anywhere near the equipment!

[@haydenchristensen9278]

shoulda referred them to scott herman instead of this guy

[@peterk.2108]

@@haydenchristensen9278 what makes you say that

[@peter_parkour]

Jeff: Tilt your pelvis. Me: ... Jeff: Point your junk to the ground. Me: Oh, gotcha. Gotcha.

[@benjamingruder4875]

Yeah, tell me about it. With anterior tilt, your ass is going posterior so it's confusing.

[@Mixinnitup]

@@benjamingruder4875 Head bent over, raise the posterior(oh yeah~)

[@Bear-Knight]

Step 3: drill a hole to China

[@PositiveVibes705]

🤣🤣🤣

[@papahkiki8155]

wtf brooooo😂😂😂

[@renzyy7224]

It's amazing that you teach very detailed lessons for free. You are the GOAT

[@cobhccobhc1248]

Dw he gets paid enough

[@sickkunt1573]

youtube ads is his payment, if videos cost then he would not have millions of subs

[@haha5809]

Lol youtube pays his fortune than lessons

[@carpejkdiem]

@@cobhccobhc1248 Be greatful pussy!

[@carpejkdiem]

@@sickkunt1573 You to minion, Be gr8ful pussy!

[@kuwabatakesanjuro]

A person with 0 gym experience and a bit of intelligence will do the perfect dead lift after watching this video. Brilliant, Thank you

[@joejones8454]

Eehhhhh maybe

[@kuwabatakesanjuro]

@@joejones8454 maybe is good enough :)

[@Account2129]

Mcdicks Good point, nobody should be flexing while doing the deadlift

[@baam25th31]

@Mcdicks yeah no clue why gyms have mirrors in front of the stage or squat rack, it throws people off. Especially when there is a mirror on the right or left-hand side, it makes people turn their neck and injure it.

[@kachimaruTV]

@@baam25th31 Fairly certain you do want to keep your head in a fixed position looking straight forward as you deadlift. The exaggerated motion of the head helps you to activate your lats, which is good for multiple reason. Its going to keep your shoulders safer, its going to build tension across your entire back to keep your lower back safer, as well as increase your overall stability on the lift. Its also going to help prevent against rounding your back. The additional benefit is that you can conveniently see yourself doing the lift, at least from 1 angle, helping you visual inspect your form. Of course recording the side angle, or having a second party look at it for you is beneficial though. Just take a look at his lift from 13:15 onward.

[@jaysimmons2428]

This is single best deadlift tutorial in the history of mankind

[@prfikt4299]

What is the first best?

[@JasonB54]

@@prfikt4299Everyone elses method. Period.

[@foomoo6960]

@@JasonB54 LOL okay kid. Cool story.

[@johnericssoncagara3688]

axiom sure fatso

[@mgonzalez8880]

*Alan Thrall* is amazing as well and his powerlifting tips are priceless...

[@maxsheehan772]

I messed up my lower back several times deadlifting by thinking I was too comfortable for the lift and becoming lazier with it. This tutorial has helped me keep myself in check and avoid hurting my low back again.

[@richsnoff]

0:21 Step 1: The Preparation, groove your body and the movement before you start 2:28 Step 2: The Approach (Feet), How wide and how far under the bar your feet should go 3:56 Step 3: The Approach (Hands), what grip should you use 6:08 Step 4: The Approach (Hands) how wide should you grip 8:32 Step 5: The Bottom Setup, Chest up and out/ Hips down and back, straight arm pushdown 10:01 Step 6: The First Push, think vertical leg press to protect your back 12:07 Step 7: The Final Pull, unleash the posterior chain from the knees up Hope it help guys, let the gain begins

[@richsnoff]

@ yes, it's like standing up from leaning forward to straight up

@@richsnoff good. I was so focused on my arms and upper body rather than the legs,

[@Troublenut]

@ I’m no expert tbh but I think of it as pushing the floor away from me, like a leg press movement

[@mohammadjafari3064]

step 8: uses fakes weight

[@mohammadjafari3064]

@Elvis Chukwuma what tf

[@masih3184]

A professional tutor for free. This man is saving millions around the word from back injuries

[@Ssj_red40]

Nobody can hate this guy

[@thog3940]

Gehrett Bollinger I can

[@thog3940]

Gehrett Bollinger but I wont

[@thog3940]

Adi Adrian right? Who DAFUCK he think he is?

[@Palach303]

Ive actually seen people who dont like Jeff, or called him a fraud... Fuck them, let them snap their shit up

[@thebadgamer1967]

Gehrett Bollinger he is great but always yells at the start of his vids

[@hoover8699]

Jeff, due to previous injuries, I have not attempted any deadlifts in about the last 35 years. Although I’ll be turning 60 next month, after watching this video I decided to give it another shot. Now that I am doing them right and safely, I love this exercise. And for lack of better terms, I think I’m addicted to it. THANK YOU(!!) for this video…not to mention the other 2 dozen or so I’ve watched.

[@JohnM...]

Hey, how much should a mature beginner lift? I’m 53 btw.

[@johnguest4525]

@@JohnM... I would use 70% of your 1 rep max once you have mastered the exercise using moderate weight. Dont be in a rush to go too heavy, us older folks cant afford the recovery time :)

[@briansmith9258]

@@JohnM... lighter the better till comfortable with correct form. 80-135lb or less is plenty to learn with. Jmo

[@jeremykemp3782]

keep it light and take your time. It's one of those exercises that begs for more weight to be put open. But you need to curb those thoughts.

[@hjwang4477]

I didn’t do deadlift because my lower back issues until last month. And I got a belt to help and I can feel my lower back is stronger and doesn’t hurt as much when I bend over. I’d say it def help with lower back issue if you lock your back and engage core when you lift

[@ryanw.9117]

33yr old guy here - I've always avoided Deadlift at home or at the gym because I thought they were dangerous, everyone saying it's dangerous, high risk for back injury, etc. Never did Deadlift in my life - stuck with lighter stuff. I've been watching Jeff's videos and wondered what Jeff had to say about Deadlifts and found this. Thanks to Jeff's careful instructions and reputation for safety, I think I got it down pretty good now. Started with 70lbs and lowered it to 50lb in order to master the form for a couple days (lifting with legs, not with the back, etc). Now I feel very confident and safe with this exercise - starting to increase the weight gradually and everything feels natural! It's nice having someone like Jeff who is not only a great body builder, but is also a physical therapist expert who understands injuries and how to prevent them in the short term and long term.

[@K2000-q2v]

I have lower back problems and have been afraid o doing deadlifts..I'm soon trying to do it, hope my back is OK with it.

[@ericksix6997]

Ryan W. I literally thought the exact same thing, I just didn't have the energy to type it out myself so I appreciate this comment.

[@PaulSmith-zs5je]

37 here.. and thought the same.. going to give a dead lift a try using Jeff’s Guidance.

[@arkashakogan8583]

Deadlift is NOT dangerous for your back!! Squat is NOT dangerous for your back! Wrong technique is bad for your back!! P.S. watch some "starting strenght" videos with mark rippetoe and Alan Thrall before deadlift, squat and overhead press. Good luck!

[@l2xsniper1]

@@K2000-q2v There's machines for the lower back if you just want to build up some general strength before doing the free weight

[@kucingcomel69]

Summary : LEG POSITIONING The width of the feet are the width of your hip Ensure all your shoelaces over the bar (about one inch from your heel) Gripping the bar 3 types : Double overhand Mix grip (1 over + 1 under) Hook grip ( wrap your finger around your thunb) HOW MUCH WIDTH HAND GRABBING? Hand just outside your feet about an inch (Not too close your leg to prevent an elbow bent / bicep tore) UPPER BODY POSITIONING Ensure correct low back position Low back have to FLAT (AVOID ROUNDED BACK) Chest go out Hips go down INITIATION A leg press - Initiate the deadlift till the bar reach the knee with a push in both your leg (not with your hip -avoid disc problem) After the bar cross the knee - only then you uses the upper body muscles & hips

[@adamlee3570]

I-Man Lee nice one

[@adamlee3570]

Goodjob brooo

[@carlosfilho6148]

👏

[@robertruss7089]

I-Man Lee bless

[@hehey8596]

🤙🏿

[@masosoup4559]

I don't trust anyone else but you about gym info, you literally know everything.

[@LOGLISCICRISTIANO]

And when you try at the gym what he say everything work's

[@batteryboy176]

@@tigerboy4516 tf are u talking about

[@firefoxman1275]

FACTS

[@thewhitedeath586]

He ain't gonna fuck bro

[@beccac629]

yeah, those people who gave this a thumbs down should get slapped with a smelly slimy fish 🐠

[@josephkingsley8708]

There is nobody better than Jeff. He really is one of a kind. you feel confident you are getting the right information with him. Just love him.

[@jalilzarifa5287]

I genuinely don’t know what I would do without Jeff

[@asfandasadiq4634]

My name's Jeff

[@Jerrysis]

you would do your deadlifts wrong

[@akwrite]

that~s a good one>

[@AnnamPrasanth]

@@StamatisSeraphim savage

[@luisdominicci2864]

Me either

[@denvergriffin5555]

I've been lifting and coaching lifting since the 80's. Every time I watch your videos I learn something. Just great work.

[@x-ray-mond]

Why have you stopped using me

[@Dean.AlAmriki]

X-Ray-mond this is gold

[@naderzein2435]

X-Ray-mond give this man top comment

[@gfrox6e]

Please pin this

[@omgitsgassio3191]

X-Ray-mond w

[@nohomobro8933]

X-Ray-mond W

[@southpawhammer8644]

Watching because I had tightness in my low back after deadlift. Excellent information, thank you

[@shinskoala7072]

Just wanted you to know that I am a 58-year-old man and I could not do one pull-up when I first started watching your videos seven months ago. The combination of my keto diet and intermittent fasting combined with your videos that motivated me to a five day a week workout has literally changed my life. Oh, by the way I do three sets of 10 pull-ups now. Thank you.

[@spaceghosttoast]

shin's koala wow good for you dude that's pretty damn good for someone your age

[@aligboyakasha]

And you haz wife

[@skaizu]

Dont do keto. Unhealthy.

[@aligboyakasha]

@@skaizu it probably helped initially

[@skaizu]

@@aligboyakasha More like hindered. Carbs are optimal for performance

[@kingovo1687]

PICKS UP WATER TO DRINK JEFF : YOU DOING THAT WRONG

[@jhonwick9971]

@GYPSY KING FURY you're better than this

[@educationalporpoises9592]

I had a trainer that was like that

[@Trevorc159]

Jeff: Your kinetic chain is all off when you pick up your water bottle! Your drinking is totally inefficient! You're holding your bottle in a way that stresses your shoulders too much! That's going to lead to tendinitis!! 😂😂😂😂😂 JK

[@DefSquadFan]

@@Trevorc159 You'rer killing your hydration!

[@Orangecrush7]

This was indeed the funniest comment that I seen all day 😂

[@Bsweeney8t3]

Thanks Jeff. Just starting out at the ripe age of 34, did 3x10 with 30kg and lower back is hurting. After watching this i realise alot of mistakes were made. You are a blessing to everyone who lifts.

[@brucea.7100]

Bsweeney1206 nooooobbbb

[@Bsweeney8t3]

bruce A. Haha yes that is me. Im in the 80kgs currently now for my deadlift, so progressing...

[@daravnaval]

Bsweeney1206 great m8

[@thecaptain5026]

Keep going dude. I think every man should deadlift. It makes my life better in every way. Started out with 80ish and now at 150kg

[@Abde47]

I actually injured my lower back during deadlifts too. Thanks to the people who actually work at the gym and never tell you that you're doing something wrong. I stopped hitting the gym for 6 months and It's been 5 months since I've returned. My back's a lot better now but I'm afraid to go heavy I'm rarely adding any weight, just less rest time and more reps/sets. Do you have any advice? Since you've been through the same situation, I'd suppose you'd know.

[@_M_D_M_]

That skeleton guy at the back waited a long time for the actual deadlift to happen..... RIP Sir.

[@Edwardo160]

I occasionally watch this video to make sure my dead lift is right

[@robboss1839]

Edward ¡999 yep. Not my first time watching this video. I knew almost all of this before watching but enjoy a refresher to make sure I haven’t developed any bad habits

[@robertstruck3498]

I'm on my 4th time around, lol

[@lmv2.787]

Me too

[@brandonenga]

That's what I'm doing now lol

[@MrRickyWow]

I salute everyone on this thread.

[@LexicalNoScope]

I did a deadlift yesterday, the body wasn't that heavy since it's been sitting in the basement so long

[@jmbrown811]

P-Graf Productions W

[@androidstudioexamples1847]

lmfao

[@bloatedman]

||8 - 0

[@x-ray-mond]

P-Graf Productions took me an hour to get it X'D

[@segason6]

P-Graf Productions hope you didn't herniate a disc

[@das1992]

This man is the only one on youtube who can be trusted in everything he says about exercising! Reason,he is a PT and everything he says is backed by science. His videos are a bit long for simple exercises but really appreciate the work. Thank you for posting some wisdom!!

[@virtualhadi1153]

Comm Entator | . He has a p.hd degree in physical therapy

[@antongueorguiev6241]

his form for deadlifting isnt perfect. also he is not the only person on youtube who can be trusted lmfao

[@tigerboy4516]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hae2ZKd7Zph9b6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6HZfqh6rdOlh5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/oni8h5eCmq9gnZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/joLMlIOrqbt8fMU I wish youtube require notes why sheeples follow folks like they are Gods and they can never be questioned. I wish youtube require notes why when their Gods have been proven wrong, their ego just can't admit that. Instead they argue, shout and scream. He was dead wrong, if he's half the man he claims to be, why won't he make a video addressing it? Potential millions could fuck up their backs, but his pride prevents him from doing the right thing. Lets make no mistake, this is a business empire. His only loyalty is to his business model, at the expense of some folks back in the future. Then again, its the nature of sheeples to be finally led to the slaughter house. Before you make up excuses, first address the simple fact, that he was wrong. Once you've come to terms with the truth, (that he is wrong), then ask yourself why nothing as been done to rectify the problem? Then ask Jeff why he hasn't rectfied it. ask him why not?

[@sed1589]

Still think so

[@goseone412]

@Dj_M1 why?

[@DebaJ99]

These checklist videos are basically everything you need. My bench press improved tremendously after that bench press checklist video and now looking forward to improving my deadlifts 🎉

[@rudycolt45zigzag71]

Yes he does lift the bar 11:56 in I almost stood up and cheered

[@prashantkrishnankutty6038]

Me too man hahaha

[@lt.reacharound2048]

But what he said until that was very necessary. This isn't a lifting video, it's teaching you to avoid spinal injury. Seeing him just lift won't teach anything

[@Righteous_Cal101]

Spoiler alert😂😂

[@williamknifeman7330]

Got to appreciate the fact he actually put a decent weight on the bar.

[@mrdeathbreath]

Omg lol

[@collinwederquist2784]

I have this weird obsession with being sure I’m using proper form on my lifts. Multiple times mid workout I stop sometimes and skim his videos to be absolutely sure. Great teacher.

[@maudlin18]

it's definitely not strange, I'm the same! Way too scared about potential injury lol, plus I want to make sure I'm getting all the benefits from my lifts

[@Riizq53]

Best to have that, than to do it wrong and not gain much eh.

[@Sweatcheck69]

same man , I've saved videos like this to my youtube playlist and often check them for perfect form

[@XXXSCHOBELXXX]

very good habit

[@masterfury9939]

I've been doing deadlifts wrong for a very long time, not to mention I have a bad habit in rounding my back and it sucks that no one in the gym including the trainer never discussed this issue with me, thanks Jeff, you are our gym Guru.

[@actuallymario7676]

Thats a fucking yikes

[@zumwaud2]

ye in the gym you get laughed at and barely helped if you do something wrong.. so u have to figure it out yourself

[@krispykruzer]

Yep, you dont pay the gym trainer, he ain't telling you shit. But there was a bloke that did tell me the right way once

[@mikebee6530]

Started a deadlift strength program that goes very slow but builds up over months...this is the perfect way to get all the important steps right to create a safe foundation, thank you so much Jeff

[@alberts6096]

can you tell few words about the program? Paid? Do you like it? Where can I find it?

[@samis758]

I think he missed one thing, don't look straight forward, it bends your neck and could cause injury. Make sure you're looking slightly downwards at the start, which straightens your entire spine

[@ingridayarza]

Yess!

[@fearlesswarrior8022]

Amen to that bro

[@MrSkipBertman]

You won't get seriously injured, but when you start really challenging yourself (as most people who watch this guy probably never will) you'll very likely upset the disks in your neck. I've done it, it hurt, and then I stopped doing it. It wasn't a huge deal.

[@supered1024]

Fact! 100%

[@obviouslymatt6452]

Charlie why will most people that watch this guy never challenge themselves?

[@alinium]

0:19 Loosen up and practice the motion 2:27 Bar 1" away from shins. Feet hip distance apart. 3:54 3 grip options, shoulder width apart. 6:07 Keep arms straight throughout. 8:31 Bend over keeping back straight (chest out, hips down). 9:57 Use standing leg press motion to get bar to knees. 12:34 Then engage glutes and back to unhinge yourself to standing position. And reverse.

[@Chickenfarmerjon]

How is your face so shredded? Can you do a sore face in 6 minutes?

[@justinfreeman4614]

That would be a great Jesse skit. He could walk us through the workout, then whip out the muscle marker.

[@phoodpharmer]

Dynex 420 Low fat percentage braaah

[@tal4466]

Dynex 420 It's mostly genetics.

[@---ml4jd]

Dynex 420] LOL

[@seal2721]

He goes down under his wife's hood

[@kennethmoment4166]

I’ve learned so much in just a few days from his channel than I learned my entire four years in undergrad.

[@DrGaurangSavardekar]

Hands down this is the best deadlift tutorial video I have ever seen.

[@burnhamist]

Gaurang Savardekar show bob

[@rexruthor5526]

Agreed.

[@shawneeg214]

I watch this video every Thursday as part of my preworkout for deadlifts

[@abhinavsixfaces]

i do the same thing :)

[@abelhernandez9710]

Same

[@angith457]

Its thursday again xD

[@zedfelipe4802]

Oh damn same,its thursday now and thats exactly what im doing.

[@vsm3331]

Same here

[@macabre19]

Joe Rogan needs to get Jeff on his podcast.

[@PittsburghRecordingStudio]

Bo Newman 1000 percent

[@moeali3190]

Fuck yea

[@alexpeti5513]

Amen.

[@aryastarkofwinterfell6480]

@TheWugglet lol

[@hoi807]

TheWugglet yeah exactly lol that would be great

[@AGreatVictory]

Thank you for this video. Hadn't deadlifted since H.S. Coaches trained me as best they could back then. 20 years later saw your video and decided to give it another shot...Best decision ever! Now deadlifting in comfort with gains.

[@20mim20]

jeff refused to bend the knee , he is the one true king of gainstros

[@20mim20]

Faares Deeb you are not bending it hard enough , bend that shit hard !

[@dstmessenger5803]

moayad almarzook LMAOO

[@markomilo9580]

if you start from S1E1 and watch one episode every week you will be finished season 7 by december 2018 this is what i'm doing starting next week to get over the season 8 long-ass wait lol :((

[@Vitor_M.]

Faares Deeb considering how Jon Snow only ever got two pussies your situation must be pretty dire brother, I can relate lol

[@yal3348]

Faares Deeb if Jon snow only fucked two chicks and you never even got half you've either fucked half a person or never had sex

[@garyg.4451]

Raymond's just chillin in the background taking a smoke break.

[@fanaticalweeaboo8900]

Gary Gilman I think Jeff's gym is a smoke free area, but Raymond is just thug like that.

[@garyg.4451]

becuz_im-batman1 your right. I still watch that dude. One day he's gonna move an I'm gonna freak the fuck out. Haha

[@x-ray-mond]

Gary Gilman yea

[@hookoffthejab1]

he doesn't even have to worry about lung cancer

[@x-ray-mond]

Radioactive Lemon lol X'D

[@ziesam]

you'll never know why this comment has so many likes

[@mental_health1998]

it's Too good to be true

[@akwrite]

But it's kind of is"

[@akwrite]

@Christina Reynolds now picture yourself decently putting a sock in it;)

[@akwrite]

@Christina Reynolds that was a expression but you could take it literally ,innit ?

[@akwrite]

@Christina Reynolds don't say I could tell from a mile a way like your name it's Reynolds ,2 ))

[@99DaNtEmAN23]

This level of detail is just amazing and greatly appreciated.

[@erikarnald419]

Please make a squat guide too

[@crysta220]

Erik Arnald I'd love that

[@adamstrindstedt7269]

I think he may have done that, have you checked his channel?

[@JesseV-gf3ct]

Erik Arnald he's done it

[@Iron765Fist]

Yes please do I need one, especially help with knee pain while deadlifting

[@sydneybird116]

Great deadlift video! Yes, Official Squat Checklist, especially help with right hip pain while squatting.

[@garyledford2901]

I have stopped so many kids at my local LA fitness who were lifting bad, usually doing upright rows with heavy weights, but last week I stopped some high school kids who were teaching a new guy how to deadlift, and totally had his lower back rounded. I jumped off my bench quick and was like "hey fellas, maybe you should teach him to not round his lower back so he doesn't slip a disk" . The guy teaching thanked me for the reminder, and even corrected his own form. I that if you approach in a friendly manner, with polite suggestions, most people will thank you.

[@StijnR]

You might have corrected me, was approached also around that time when my brother was trying to teach me.

[@garyledford2901]

@@StijnR was in southern CA

[@StijnR]

@@garyledford2901 definitely not then, but good thing you saved that other kid's back.

[@garyledford2901]

@@StijnR appreciated :)

[@retard7862]

D S rude

[@davetastik]

VERY THOROUGH! I like the way you divide it. I would never have thought of the lat activation first, leg lift second, then posterior chain. Great explanation.

[@emmiification]

Really appreciate how much effort Jeff puts in his videos - Thumbs Up

[@airindiana]

Imran Khan yeah he’s gold class as an instructor

[@luciodeluci5049]

Thank you man, I just started lifting two months ago and I was searching for a good explanation on how to deadlift, I have done it once and it just didn't feel right. Now I know what i have to do and I can't wait to go deadlift. Thank you once again. :D

[@shinmonlatt4125]

Today, I tried this technique and it worked tremendously! I'm so happy to get this right. Thank you so much. I was always afraid of deadlifts. Now this is really fun to do. I can't express my thanks to you Mr.Jeff.

[@seyithalat8808]

agreed

[@Linkmegax]

I was making several mistakes when doing this exercise which is why I'm glad I started with light weight. After doing this exercise twice I decided to check here for the proper way to do it before adding enough weight to hurt myself and I'm glad I did. Hopefully now I can start doing this exercise safely and eventually start adding on weight.

[@drenibrahimi1300]

Did you start adding weight? How has it been going?

[@lutherodanielsjr7876]

You’re doing rite. I haven’t deadlifted in years and just started back using light weight to polish my form. If you’re doing it rite, you will feel it all over. Honestly, makes me only want to do this exercise 😂😂😂😂😂

[@theendgamefitness2951]

So much value in this video....and he gives it away for free. 4 Million subs for a reason! So glad to be apart of this. Remarkable fitness knowledge just following the channel for years past and years to come! Great work jeff! but like you said, work isn't really work when it's a habit! cheer mate

[@dantevilla6155]

Jeff is a perfect example of a good coach because he’s not genetically gifted but he knows how to be good💪

[@vishalbhagwani9304]

Please do one for squats

[@ДимитърИванов-д3ш]

Vishal Bhagwani He has one

[@BigDripper007]

Димитър Иванов cleary stated one MORE

[@TheCosmicDancer111]

Vishal Bhagwani id destroy u at 8 ball pool

[@phodacbitch]

tell your mum to squat on this D

[@ysiadpir1423]

Very well executed video on the Deadlift. Anyone following the guide should easily be able to avoid injury. I think some novice lifters would benefit from some reminders on how to breath or use the Valsalva maneuver.

[@DesTorix]

I am a beginner and just started going to the gym and these videos are so informativ! I really want to stay injury free and I hope that I can achieve that with these video. Can you so much :)

[@nathanielbugay9477]

Anterior tilt... What? Junk to the ground...OH! I GOT IT

[@rossi1000]

0:19 STEP 1 : THE PREP 2:27 STEP 2 : THE APPROACH (FEET) 3:54 STEP 3 : THE APPROACH (HANDS) What grip should you use? 6:05 STEP 4 : THE APPROACH (HANDS) How wide should your grip be? 8:30 STEP 5 : THE BOTTOM SETUP Chest up and out/ Hips down and back/ Straight Arm Pushdown 9:56 STEP 6 : THE FIRST PUSH 12:05 STEP 7 : THE FINAL "PULL"

[@chiragpatel8190]

jeff u never clearly talked about training frequency, pls pls make a video on that. wanna hear your thoughts 💪💪👌👌

[@jackcarter6629]

Heavy deadlifts are usually one day a week. They fry the nervous system and need time to recover.

[@sumbitch3rdgen]

You can do heavy deadlifts more often than just once a week but you have to adjust the volume and intensity accordingly, for example I deadlift heavy 3 times a week but I only do 1 set

[@oskartang9797]

I do dl every 4 to 5 days with 73% of 1 RM, 3 x 9, total 27 reps.

[@chiragpatel8190]

i squat twice a week, 95kg 3x 6-8. tuesday and friday

[@sumbitch3rdgen]

Chirag Patel if you do 3 sets on the squat you could totally do that 3 times a week if you want to

[@stevev-hehimhis1892]

Jeff, I can't thank you enough for your videos, I love how comprehensive this guide is for deadlifts. I haven't done them in a long time and there's a lot to them so I love how you broke it down. I feel so much more confident to do the lift now. Thank you!

[@edwardkay7299]

I wish I had these kind of tutorials back when I started lifting in high school (but that was before KZbin existed!). Thanks Jeff for all the incredible advice! Because of you and your programs, I worked my way up to my first ever barbell deadlift yesterday and it felt great. I'm in the best shape of my life at 35 and getting better every day. You're making a difference!

[@KillianDefaoite]

Jeff I can't thank you enough for your "checklist" series. They have helped me maintain great form to stay injury free and have great gains! You the man!

[@athleanx]

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[@qppen4726]

@Nikola Lazarević ?

[@ELECTRONICSMAN3]

Could you talk about how far down your butt needs to get? Should ur hips and butt be aligned with the knees or slightly above

[@otiks]

Thanks for the help man. You are a really good teacher! You make it so easy to understand and digest the movements with bite size info. I like how you show step by step how to do the movements. So many PT just show the movement and expect you to just watch and learn but they don’t show or tell you hand positions etc. I like your website too. Very informative!

[@Juice421fs]

im 43 with 5 bulding disks just now after 10 years getting back into working out and trying to manage back pain at the same time. which of your programs do you recommend?

[@theolbiterator5408]

Hey Jeff, how often are we supposed to deadlift? Is a 48 hour break sufficient?

[@christopherlovvorn7581]

This video was an absolute game changer for me. I love the way you break things down and explain even the most minute details. I had no idea how off my stance was, lol. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@abdirazakmohamedmuhaajin]

Thanks Jeff, I followed your procedure and successful felt the progress. I used to deadlift 150 Lbs., but my last session I did 220! huge boost for me and inspiration to do more.

[@harveysaini2844]

Even if I end up watching a different video on workouts I always check it back with the real one here just to make sure what the man himself says about it. Always great content, this man is a gift to us all.

[@1995Benzo]

I just saw a great video on this, but still came here and got just the right amount of information I need to feel confident about trying these again. 💪

[@alfredonicolsonite5467]

Deadlift video = 776k views Bench Press video = Nearly DOUBLE the views of this video It's good to see where the majority of peoples priorities are at when going to the gym. Lol

[@Templas100]

John Desper you are an idiot. Jeff trains people to be athletic. And your lower body contributes way more to your athletic performance than your upper body. And everyone should strive to get a balanced physique in terms of both strength and size. Only stupid bros care only about their upper body and neglect their lower.

[@ishaansejpal249]

John Desper haha no way dude! Titties can rule us guys!

[@TheSlimmshadyy]

+John Desper but deadlift is not just a lower body exercise. Its a really good way to build bigger traps.

[@alfredonicolsonite5467]

+John Desper The guys who exclusively train upperbody don't realize that heavy deadlifts and squats will literally make your upperbody bigger than bench pressing ever will. Obviously, when bench press is combined with full body exercises, it will give you a bigger chest, but you would just be coming off as dumb if you genuinely believe that people who only train upperbody look "good". Nothing looks worse than muscly arms and a muscly upperbody accompanied with two skinny chicken legs and a flat ass.

[@temperedwell6295]

I'm stealing this from a post I saw on another video, but the most important exercise to attract women is high rep credit card swipes.

[@saltypatriot1768]

This man changed my life...I don't watch this channel as much as I use to but...With out this channel I would not have the quality of life I have now...I learned so much about my body and why i might have this pain or that pain. How to work out, with out killing your body in the process

[@derekmanuel7464]

Jeff should change his name to jjeff to get rid of the imbalance

[@sneijder023]

U are the only fitness utuber we all need

[@nileharding3137]

Idc about the controversy with your weights Jeff your knowledge is on point and that's more important to me

[@brianstone7198]

I have had many people show me over the years how to do this. You are the first one to give me a real understanding of how to do it right. Thank you.

[@reneidrovo7309]

Literally the most thorough deadlift video I’ve seen so far thank you!

[@nisargsatarkar8460]

You are the best...Jeff! Your Videos should be recommended for every Beginner gym enthusiasts because the way you break down every part of the exercise its excellent. I am writing this because no trainer explains us as the way you explain Because I am from Pune, India. Here Whenever i want a detail info about any exercise i only watch your videos and you always prove me right. So Thank you Jeff. From India

[@LakewoodVillageLife]

This is an excellent tutorial on deadlifts. I have been stuck at 165. I have lifted 170 almost to my knees but then been unable to complete the lift. I really like how he broke down the first part of the lift (using the legs to lift the bar to the knees) and then grabbing the glutes and hamstrings to complete it. My trainer wants me to go for my PR again next week. I want to practice these fundamentals while setting my mindset to Finishing it. Thank you so much

[@LakewoodVillageLife]

I did it! Went to the gym on Sunday and deadlifted 170!!!! Thanks to Jeff and my trainer, Dylan Stalker!

[@friendlygiant8639]

@@LakewoodVillageLife Nice, keep hitting Pr's I do the same every training ;) ( 18 years )

[@staciaanngray797]

Woohoo

[@ovale6]

Good job

[@jedi77palmer]

I think the way Alan Thrall teaches a betting deadlift using the Starting Strength method. Simple and sets you up perfectly every time.

[@philippes-tremblay2638]

Merci Jeff, cela fait 40 ans que je m’entraine, et j’apprend toujours quelque chose sur votre site. Encore merci

[@dwayneaasmith]

This is perfect @Jeffcavalier, Thank you. I know you have issues with your knees but I think alott of us guys need and would benefit help with Squats from you aswell, including myself. This attention to detail is rare on KZbin. Thanks again @AthleanX

[@MichelleTornquest]

I totally agree with the attention to details, Ive longed for this explaination! It will stick with me forever now!

[@diggydowdiggydow]

Such a good coach. Thank you for saving people from injury.

[@joelhjert7547]

I like jeff, he's a Nice Guy!

[@kriaiogostlake8010]

Joel Hjert I'm gone beat yo ass

[@oussamachaouch9568]

Joel Hjert my names jeff

[@tigerboy4516]

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[@tristaninglis-comeau1996]

most thorough yet foundational explanation. Keep it simple. No involvement of "angle" checklists that don't take into account the anatomical variance of any lifters architecture. So many of my trainers/mentors have promoted pushing back with the hips, keeping the angle of the torso above parallel and critiquing the idea of "squatting" the bar on the lower half. yet in this video you literally went against every single one of those cues. The pushing hips back and out with the demonstration of how it rounds the lower lumbar curve was honestly so eye-opening. THANK YOU, as someone who has never been able to successfully progress my deadlift without significant burning/firing of my erector spinae I hope to take these cues and see how they do.

[@unknown-user07299]

These are my favorite types of videos

[@delbertsmith5229]

Just started really working out in my home gym and I couldn't get the squat to "feel" right. After watching the video, it clicked as to what changes I need to make. Thanks for providing so much information in this video and not just showing you lifting, but explaining the why....great video

[@AnnamPrasanth]

I can bet my ass that there is no better video on any media which explains deadlift as much as Jeff did in this video. Respect of highest order to you Jeff!

[@Olmekc]

I’ve watched many “how to deadlift videos” and this is far and away the best. Thanks for this extremely helpful video.

[@DLZandorfRamash]

There is some guy at the gym that is trying to correct me how to deadlift (and other exercises), i just need to watch Jeff's vids and see if he was right or not (which he is wrong all the time), turns out i was right (because i investigated here and other places), it feels like he wants me to get injured or something. Jeff's videos are the way to go, you learn way more here than at the actual gym lol

[@kevinfernandes1882]

DLZandorfRamash TRUTH. And if the guy is smaller than you and doesnt look like hes doing shit in the gym most of the time... chances are hes trying to correct you with b.s infront of some girls to make him look more alpha or at least more knowledgeable. ALWAAYS LISTEN TO JEFF!

[@saddany3254]

Can you guys tell me how to handle that situation? What should I tell to the guy that correcting my form even though my form is actually right??

[@marc2377]

@@saddany3254 Tell him you appreciate his concern but someone else who you trust more has already taught you otherwise, and you are more comfortable following that advice instead of his.

[@saddany3254]

Marc.2377 thanks mate 👍👍

[@friendlygiant8639]

@@saddany3254 I know what you mean... I got corrected today... but my Form is actually pretty good ( Some other people told me )

[@christopherthomason9644]

Fantastic tutorial! I just started adding deadlift to my gym routine and I feel a lot better about it having seen what the proper technique is and having it explained so thoroughly. Thank you!

[@jazcalz]

Wow this helped a lot! I always see so many diff variations when watching other ppl perform this move. And never really knew what was actually the correct form. This summed it up and gave extra pointers, Thank you!

[@aaronsavoy]

Hurt my lower back because I compensated. I had ACL surgery and lost confidence in my knee handling the weight. Didnt push through from the floor amd do a proper hip hinge, thus putting all the pressure on my low back. And...POP! There it goes. Needed this refresher to start my deadlifts again. Thanks Jeff

[@yagithegoat1880]

Just tried these tips yesterday in the gym and it was whole different the way I did and the fatigue was on another level and actually less pressure on my lower back which was always a problem I got when doing “deadlifts”(like I was doing one in a right way…) Huge thanks Jeff🎉

[@guineveredawn]

Thank you! I’m preparing for my first deadlift competition (just for fun!). I am a 5’5” girl and I am aiming to lift about 220 lbs when I compete. This is very helpful!

[@biohazard737]

god, so glad i watched this. i think my form has been messed up this whole time. love this guy

[@chadstrong2594]

This is the best explanation and demonstration of a deadlift I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@MrAnamchara]

I disagree . His hips shoot up to the correct starting position because he is set up to the bar incorrectly . Shoulder blades need to be over the bar , exactly where he gets pulled into position when the bar starts to move . The best demonstration of a deadlift IMO is starting strengths. Have a look and you will see what I see . Who decides what kind of an exercise a deadlift is ?. It’s not a leg exercise exclusively. It’s a push and pull motion that starts out with the legs but is finished by the hip hinge .

[@NM-zu3kj]

Details in your videos are just so essential. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jackdo1551]

Jeff, you should mention how to properly breathe for the heavy deadlift and squatting, or any heavy lift for that matter. Basically how to properly stabilize the core. Thanks!

[@immersiveparadox]

I helped a guy in the gym a few weeks ago. He was deadlifting from his lower back. Man, if I hadn't warned him I wonder where he would be now.

[@gabrielgovendo6089]

All these detail-oriented tutorials on specific lifts are quite helpful. Thank you.

[@RaunakJoshi]

The only 2 people i've seen on internet with this super perfect technique which i personally have been following. It's Jeff and Elliott Hulse. Only these 2 people focus on each and every aspect of this great exercise. Proper technique for great strength and muscle.

[@heyitsthatoneguy91]

Elliots off his rocker now though...

[@olivercondron583]

Wouldn’t say only 2 people Jeffs great but plenty of ppl focus on gd form

[@panedrop]

With the exercises that are potentially dangerous, a thorough checklist like this is invaluable to beginners.

[@HOLLYWOODUNAPOLOGETIC]

I'm so glad I came back to this one. I first watched this years ago when you first posted it. Due to unrelated injuries, I have been forced to stay away from the deadlift. And I want to begin doing this one again. * Jeff, thanks for all that you're doing man.*

[@louisfranco463]

TOTALLY AWESOME TIPS Jeff. So many of these "so-called" trainers on KZbin do everything with incorrect technique and try to preach their mistakes and cheating techniques. YOU ARE THE BEST!!! THANKS!!!