The Biomechanics of the Big 3

what are the two forms of deadlifts?

• convential deadlift

• sumodeadlift

conventional deadlift techique (set up)

• feet flat

• feet between hip and shoulder width apart

• toes slightly outward

• select grip (double overhand, alternated, hook grip)

• hands placed slightly wider than shoulder width, outside of knees

• place bar 1-3 inches in front of shins, over ball of the feet

for a conventional deadlift, position body with:

• back flat

• trapezius muscles somewhat relaxed

  • increases motion, has to reach foward

• chest up

• head in line with vertebral column

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