Ten Minute Tip #6: The Conventional Deadlift | How To Deadlift With Optimal Form To Maximize Strength & Lower Injury Risk

Of all the powerlifts, the deadlift is usually the heaviest for most people and it's performed last in competition. Because of the absolute load and relative fatigue of the deadlift, it's important to optimize your mechanics to lift the most amount of weight possible while reducing your injury risk.

However, like many of the other barbell lifts, there is a lack of consensus on the best way to perform the deadlift.

In this episode of the Progressive Rehab & Strength Podcast we review the most important key factors for optimizing your position and execution of the conventional deadlift to lift heavy weight safely to get as strong as possible.

We cover how:

1. To position the bar relative to your body to get in the most optimal position
2. You should stance to generate the most power
3. To grip the bar without affecting the bar position
4. Your bar position and anthropometry dictates what your individual start position is
5. Set your back
6. Generate tension against the bar to pull out the slack

Check out our deadlift tutorial here: https://youtu.be/yQnTawejagg

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