How to Deadlift Considerations

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Deadlift Considerations:

I’m Missing at Lockout – What should I do?
- Technique – finish with glute contraction, head forward, pull shoulders back
- Strength – incorporate more pull-ups, rack pulls, good mornings, reverse hypers
Knees Kicking In with Sumo Deadlifts – What should I do?
- Technique – force the knees out during the eccentric and concentric phases of the lift, “spread the floor”
- Strength – incorporate x-band walks, lunges, step-ups
I’m Missing Off the Floor – What should I do?
- Technique - create tension in legs, lower back AND lats before pulling, head up, push the ground away, try various foot positions, use wrestlers shoes
- Strength – incorporate beyond the range deadlifts, band resisted deadlifts, GHR