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sgtmattbaker
09-22-2008, 10:55 PM
I did some deadlifts today. In my opinion they look pretty good although I think I may be taking too long between reps. I also fixed my problem of not "standing up" like I did last week, i.e. chest up at the top. What are your thoughts?

What was my one work set but I thought I could do more afterwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6IbrpaYN0I

Work set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCTZPPjTF0Y

I was trying to make sure and take a deep breath at the bottom because I was feeling somewhat light-headed with each pull.
sgtmattbaker
09-23-2008, 07:28 PM
eh?
sgtmattbaker
09-25-2008, 10:11 AM
No comments from anyone?
Charles Staley
09-25-2008, 10:30 AM
They look fine, keep deadlifting, keep learning!


eh?
sgtmattbaker
09-25-2008, 11:37 AM
I guess the biggest question I had regarding them is if I was taking too long to breathe and set my back between reps. I am apprehensive of passing out because after each rep I start feeling an onset of light-headedness. Taking a deep breath at the bottom seems to make it better though.
Charles Staley
09-25-2008, 12:05 PM
I'd really have no problem if you took 30 seconds between reps


I guess the biggest question I had regarding them is if I was taking too long to breathe and set my back between reps. I am apprehensive of passing out because after each rep I start feeling an onset of light-headedness. Taking a deep breath at the bottom seems to make it better though.
Son_Kazama
09-27-2008, 10:06 AM
Very nice! Keep it up...
sgtmattbaker
10-05-2008, 07:38 PM
Isn't it problematic that my back angle in my squats: http://strengthmill.net/forum/showthread.php?t=2628 is more horizontal than my back angle during deadlifts? Also, in the deadlift is my starting position the same as my pulling position or does the back angle get more horizontal when I begin the pull? Is the bar in line with the spine of the scapula or closer towards being in line with my shoulders?
Tuesday
10-05-2008, 10:37 PM
Your back angle for deads is what it is because you use correct form. If your back angle is shallower for squats than for deads, that might be a little unusual, but so be it. Your form is fine for both those lifts.

If you feel light headed, your intra-abdominal pressure might be a bit high for your experience level, so let a little air hiss out as you stand up. Helped me, and the problem eventually went away as I adapted to heavy deadlifts.