Just rewatched your 4 main deadlift tutorial vids before tomorrow mornings deadlift session. I like doing this every few weeks to remind me of all the form aspects I need to consider. Thanks, JC.
Yeah, mine was too. Luckily, I usually only get mild lower back pain with my bad form. Now that I will be doing the right form as shown towards the end, I should be safe and good to go! I love this vid. Thanks CanditoTrainingHQ ! You made my night haha.
This is THE BEST DEADLIFTING VIDEO, fullstop. It makes much more sense to start from the pulling position rather than trying to pull from a low position where you simply can't.
That's a great cue. It sounds like you are focused on pulling back from the start. What will typically happen is that you will pull up until the knees, then pull back/thrust forward after past the knees. But attempting to pull back from the start helps force proper form even if you cant actually thrust the hips as quickly as you mentally intend to. So that is perfect and one of the mental cues I use/teach.
It's refreshing to see your channel is not full of jokes and crazy talk, sometimes one doesn't know when they are talking seriously or just joking about something.
For some reason it seems a lot of people don't understand their power via youtube. I know I could never take it lightly which is why I make sure to try as hard as I can to avoid supplying erroneous information. Thank you very much!
I don't perform the military press frequently. I won't make videos on topics which I lack the proper personal experience. There are already some good vids on it on here as well.
Searched for my problems (butt wink during squat, hips shooting first at deadlift) and your tutorials gave the best explanation on how to correct these. You just got a new subscriber!
johnny, you are the most technical instructor on youtube, i've looked everywhere and no1 gives as detailed and as clear and easly understandable instructions like you do, thanks a bunch mate, ps you beasting son!
Thank you very much! Both of those guys are very knowledgeable so I am glad to be included in that group as far as content. I will say that one of my goals is to promote drug free raw powerlifting so I believe this will raise the potential of the channel specifically in terms of growth. One of my goals isn't just to give out content but to raise the sport to a mainstream level. Thank you very much again. No need for tricks, gimmicks, and egos when it comes to getting stronger!
I pulled 500 for 3 reps last week and was lucky enough to have a friend record it. My hips definitely shot up a few inches before the weight left the floor. Will definitely try to reset my hips for a higher starting point. Thanks!
No you dont need to be in a calorie surplus to gain strength or build muscle assuming a reasonable BF %. I'll make some videos on nutrition and what I do specifically.
Thank you very much! It isn't just being raised right, but also the fact that as a 21 year old man I have distinct goals with this channel. It would be quite a deterrent if I was trying to help someone while using foul language! I don't understand why it is so common on youtube fitness videos in the first place to be honest.
Exactly! It is really all about honest observation. I think the cause of a lot of issues when it comes to technique with lifting, is that people are taught to try to force themselves into unrealistic positions.
The guy in the first video is from CT's channel. CT was standing right beside him saying he did a great job, when he was rounding his back, caving his knees in and hitching like crazy. Great vid!
It's easy to see who's a flash-in-the-pan athlete and who's in it with their heart - you're definately in that last category. Good to see that you emphasize performance and form.
No, it depends on stance width. See in the SLDL, my stance is closer, and shins vertical. Here my stance is wider, and shins not vertical until weight is passed my knees. It is hard to see, but strongly effects the lift/muscles involved. If I were to pull with a narrow stance my knees would be forward more. Remember this video isnt saying to keep the hips at an exact point like I do. Rather it is to find the strongest position for you. Which is just generally higher than most people think.
Thank you for the positive comments! Yes, deficit deads will require lower hips/more leg drive to lift the most weight in that ROM. But it should come naturally and will not need to be forced. Deficit deadlifts are an excellent exercise by the way.
Thank god I found this video again. Felt like my hips started shooting up again. Guess that fear of getting a bit more horizontal got to me. AND WE NEED YOU BACK CANDY TOE. WHERE ARE YOU?!
finally thanks for this video. i've left a few comments on other videos explaining this to people who were leaving distressed comments because they were so worried bout their hip height, but its always more reputable coming from someone like yourself. much appreciated as always.
Been looking all afternoon for a clearer simpler explained, way of sorting out my hip raise during deadlift. Thus has hit the nail on the head and answered my question directly. Thank you for the advice.
My hat goes off to guys like you, Mark Bell and Clint Darden. Giving out sound advice you could probably be charging for, and in fairness, have every right to do so, speaks volumes about your character in my book. I think it's no coincidence most of the voices in strength training worth bothering with deliver in a totally non pretentious and humble fashion. You guys deserve to be making a living out of this at the very least.
I think high hips are great for taller or longer armed people. I've actually just started doing low hip for leg drive. Im loving it and think it's a game changer for me. My limbs are not lanky but towards long and my torso is mid length as well as my legs at 5'11 225lbs and it's great for me.
James Fortner I'm 5'9 with a 6'0 arm span, long arms with short torso. My deadlift form was always good but I added a 1 inch platform under the plates today and my hips started shooting up too early which is why I'm here, found out I put my hips too low obviously when the bar is higher I need higher hips
Decided to finally record my deadlift and noticed my hips were higher than my chest when I would pull. Thank you for the very informative video. Helped me improve my form
Thank you very much! That is what this channel is all about. All I care about is how can I provide information which can positively impact everyone's training. I need to not just have an idea but also bridge the gap between that concept and the viewers understanding. If I cannot do that my idea is worth nothing as it is impactless.
No, it depends greatly on stance width and shin positioning. It is close visually, but if you look for it, you'll see I SLDL with a narrow stance and vertical shins. But conventional DL with a wider stance and still have a positive shin angle until the bar comes to my knees. If I were to standard DL with the same width I SLDL, my shins would be much more forward. Hips still relatively high, but also involving quad/glute drive off the floor.
Thank you, that's what this channel is all about. Giving as much info as possible to positively impact your training. So I hope it does just that once you test it out.
You can work in SLDL work, but for your main deadlift sets let your form in which you are the strongest take precedence. As long as the range of motion is not restricted, using form in which you can generate more force is going to be the best option (assuming joints aren't compromised from rounded back) no matter what cookie cutter form anyone tries to force you to use. Fit your style of lifting to your body rather than visa versa.
Another priceless piece if info from Candito Training HQ. After doing this today I literally added 10 kg to my max. Thanks for yet another awesome video!
Exactly. I've trained at an oly training center for a month and at no point did we do a single deadlift. We did snatch pulls, clean pulls, ect. I have no idea why people think that those are comparable to the DL as you said. It shows that someone out there is seriously misleading people.
This has hands down been the most helpful video for my deadlift. Filming yourself and analyzing it works really well. I haven't had to hitch the weight yet, but seeing my hips rise before the lift is a big wake up call. Sometimes you dont feel it happening while youre in the zone. Thanks Jonnie!
I implemented this yesterday. I was able to deadlift 10 lbs more than I was last workout and fixed a form problem I've had for about a year now. Thanks so much for the tip.
No I say specifically to video tape yourself and see where your body is when the bar comes off the floor. Therefore these is no reason to guess and try to SLDL the weight. Because it is fairly easy to find the strongest position for your body. Others may think it looks like an SLDL but the lifter him/herself should easily understand the distinction.
It's amazing how often squatting up the deadlift is taught. I did it for years and it never felt right so I actually quit deadlifting. Your tips felt natural and safer. Now I deadlift routinely. Once again, thanks Jonnie. Great video
Excellent! That's exactly how it should feel. Easy to create tension, and greater tension at beginning of movement = better form during the rest of the lift.
Dear Candito, Through the completion of your program, i added 20lbs to my squat, 10 on Bench and 10 on deadlift(had an off day). Thank you currently going into my deload wk! got my first possible meet in September...freakin pumped
Thank you very much! That is exactly the goal too. I'm a big believer in everything being interconnected when it comes to athletic development. Setting one of those 3 as the main priority, then using the other aspects to help eachother. I believe over-specialization and ignoring certain abilities can lead to injuries.
Exactly, I do not understand that at all either. I think a lot of "experts" don't have anything particularly new or notable to say so they dress up the same old content with humour. I'd rather use that time to make sure as many viewers understand the concept as possible.
I love how in the video description he said the cause for his poor form was that it was his 10th set or something along those lines. That is precisely why insanely high volume is a terrible idea for the deadlift. But hey, if someone signs up for coaching knowing sound programming will be ignored, I can't pretend the athlete is a victim.
Solid Advice. That dude in CT fletchers video was begging to pull a muscle! Your deadlift on the other hand looked so clean and controlled even though you were using more weight. Brandon Campbells deadlift looks very similar, im definantly trying this out tommorow even though i did deadlifts today haha
Thank you! Plateaued on deads for a long time, been watching channels telling me to do this and do that, but I feel THIS is what I'm doing wrong. The weight has started feeling heavier than usual for the past few weeks and I think I've slowly and unknowingly changed my form to start too low. I've even recorded my sets and one thing I noticed is my hips rise. Thanks again man.
Widen your stance and make sure to work on hamstring flexibility over time as well. Focus on getting into your stance by being a linebacker stance, butt back, then sink into grabbing the bar. Also, if you still have issues I'd recommend performing some snatch grip deadlifts with higher hips to get used to keeping your back in proper posture.
After recording myself, I saw my hips were too low, causing my shins to knock into the bar, which rolled it forward. When the weight actually broke the floor, my shins were vertical and hips high. Going to make sure I start in that position. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for this video! I have been having problems with my hips in the deadlift, can't wait to get back in the gym and try out my deadlifts after this!
I wouldn't say it is a matter of agreement or disagreement. It is a matter of fact. You can simply watch videos of Olympic caliber Clean and Jerks and see the comparison between that and world class deadlifts (search brad gillingham). The starting position is significantly lower to allow for the double knee bend. I personally trained at one of the 4 olympic training centers for a brief period and am of course a powerlifter so I understand both. The 2 movements are entirely different.
Yes allow the knees to come forward. I recommend to try to bring the hips back as much as realistically possible, but even I still have a positive shin angle. It also depends on stance width. If you are fairly narrow, it will require a more positive shin angle. So there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a more positive shin angle just made sure your hips aren't extremely low and are as far back as possible given the shin angle which is comfortable.
Thanks for the video. I've had this trouble for quite a while & it seemed that no matter how I set up my hips would always shoot up 1st. Makes perfect sense, I guess it is sometimes easier to overlook the obvious solution.
Flat dumbell bench is the number 1 chest builder in my opinion. The only reason why flat bench can be more effective is because it is easier to handle lower reps and load heavy weights. But if you are performing sets of 8 or more reps then nothing is better to build muscle/strength than DB bench for your chest. Decline bench is also a great option as well as incline DB bench if your shoulders are lagging. So flat db bench, decline, incline db are top 3.
No. With the olympic lifts you have to keep your hips lower because the 1st pull is simply setting up the rest of the lift. So even though you'd be stronger with higher hips for that 1st pull, you wouldn't be able to have the double knee bend necessary to pull up, and would end up with an awkward powerclean pulling back. To full clean you need to be able to pull the weight up and drop under.
kelly starrett has very good advices on deadlift setup and load order in his book (propably in his videos too). he said the same thing about hips but i got also help for my other dl issues...
A lot of people are easily programmed and just regurgitate what they've been told. Rather than taking the time to honestly observe and problem solve. Which you obviously are able to do having already known this and will help you in the long run compared to the others.
A very sincere 'like' from me. I always felt that what you say so succinctly in this video had to be true. Despite lifting for several years in various 'hardcore' gyms; no one has ever said it. In fact most people tend to go against it... I still don't know why that is, and I doubt they do either... Sigh* Everyone's an 'expert'...
