Hey guys! Today I'll be going over 4 quick tips to help you INSTANTLY increase your max Deadlift. So if you've been having trouble getting familiar with the exercise, these are the 4 most comment form issues I tend to have to correct. But for those of you looking for a more "in-depth" explanation on how to properly execute the deadlift, I recommend starting with an earlier article I wrote entitled "DEADLIFT: Why You're Not Lifting As Much Weight As You Could." - muscularstrength.com/article/Deadlift-Why-You-Are-Not-Lifting-As-Much-Weight-As-You-Could Be sure to check out the full ARTICLE VERSION on my site complete with video and photos of the tips! - muscularstrength.com/article/4-deadlift-tips-to-instantly-increase-your-max TIPS (0:42) #1 - Adjust Your Foot Positioning (1:45) #2 - Bring Your Shins To The Bar (2:42) #3 - Finding The Right Hip Height (4:00) #4 - Proper Bracing Of Your Core *LEVER BELT* (CODE MS10 - 10% OFF) ironbullstrength.com/collections/bodybuilding/products/13mm-suede-powerlifting-lever-belt?ref=scott *LIFTING STRAPS* (CODE MS10 - 10% OFF) ironbullstrength.com/collections/bodybuilding/products/ez-gripz-weight-lifting-straps?ref=scott
All great tips, but I’ve found the hip placement/movement and proper bracing are the most common issues not done properly for most people. Great video Scott!
Hey Scott, Been lurking and watching your videos for years. Especially those first few years ago with technique breakdowns and training programs... Good to see a natural athlete up there and motivating! Much respect from Australia.
This is the best deadlift tutorial ever, im 14 and i deadlifted 155 kilos with a curved back but i was able to pull 170 kilos a month after i saw this vid
Hey scott i don't know if you'll read this or not but i really gotta thank you. Applied the things you suggested in my deadlift session today and freakin hit a PR.😁
Maybe this is unrelated but I just want to help people. I really got my dead lift into the mid 500s by focusing strictly on hamstring and Gluth activation. I started doing pause squats heavy and dead lifting from a deficit and it made a tremendous difference as a natural athlete.
I've been doing it in two steps because that's what Jeff Caveliar said to do in his old deadlift video 0.0 I always fail after the first hip raise and feel like my lower back will fail. Thanks for the tip Scott!
You're welcome man! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Glad you liked the video Darren! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Following his videos for squat and deadlift helped me to add 40kg at least in a short time, and because of him I can squat 180 + kg without fearing to break my spine. Do me a favor please, I need a follow up for bench press I couldn't do more than 120kg since a long time ago.
Good question since it obviously hits both areas, and this can be personal preference to some degree. I usually do it on leg day, & generally recommend my clients do the same, but there have been exceptions to that.
One for my fellow long torso, short limb friends: Narrow your heels and point your toes out more than everyone else so you can finally pull conventional when you want to without having issues getting your low back neutral. Used to think I could only pull Sumo until a coach showed me this.
Thanks man! Might do some more vlogs this year! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Best way to learn about proper form is the small channels on UA-cam that explain body mechanics for lifting in detail. It helped me lot to get rid of pain because everyone has a different physique and have to find what's right for you.
My pleasure Norbert! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
I dont think I’ve ever said that. Maybe I talked about having a stance that was too wide so that forced your knees to push out your arms as you grab the barbell?
I wouldn't say powerlifting. But I like to lift HEAYY on deadlifts! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Scott why do I have trouble getting into position from the beginning but wen I deadlift my core my body gets in a good position to deadlift safe flat back and drive Thru my hip drive
Thanks Sam! It's going good thanks! Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Hey Scott, Deadlift is an exercise I left for a long time ago. I don't do it in the correct way and afraid to damage my back. Lower back issues are commonly a returning problem for me.
Scott, I am like flat-footed and have to wear orthotics in my shoes. Do you think squat shoes would help me improve my squat because I would have more stability at my feet?
@@Wizardman86 A simple way to get similar benefits of squatting shoes is to put small weight plates underneath your heels when you squat. Then you can get a sense if you like lifting like that
Great stuff I had squats and deadlifts today. I work with a trainer 1x per week and today was that day. He said my deadlifts are clean other than my head positioning I was looking up. He corrected that and had me look straight down. My level of hamstring and glute activation went way up!! Great video as always Scott. Also my weight went up today I got 215lbs for my 10x5!
using the starting strength setup will automatically set your hips at the correct height. you can roll your shoulders/pack your lats at the bottom just fine!
l recommend using straps, alternating grip puts your underhanded arm in position for bicep injury...tear your bicep and your out of the game 4-6 months after surgery
Im a dude with long legs, and the best tip I ever got was to point my toes out in a "frog stance" and it helped so incredibly much for back strain and strength
If you know what u are doing that spinal flection is bs. You grab and bent knees until they touch the bar, so that the bar is in de right place. Then u engage your back so the spine leaves the play. Also the hips down create tension and some people use that to pull slack at the same time so it could make the lift easier. When u use full ‘hip drive’ people tend to go up too much and use their backs too much causing injury. And last having as much air as possible is going to help you build pressure. That will create power. But you have to release a bit at the top and reset. A belt can help feel the brace but if you are good with your body and have a good trained core a belt is not needed. Can still be used tough.
I thought Alan Thralls tutorial was enough to get me deadlifting with good form. Now I feel that I`m back in square one and doing it wrong. I dont know who to believe anymore.
What do you think about dead-lifting with your back intentionally to target your lower-back ( while maintaining a 100% straight spine and no rounding ) ?
The easiest way is to borrow Athlean-X’s plates
😂😂😂
Hahaha
LMFAO YOU SAVAGE!!!
hardcore XD
I can attest to this. I managed to lift 200 lbs more instantly using these plates
Hey guys! Today I'll be going over 4 quick tips to help you INSTANTLY increase your max Deadlift. So if you've been having trouble getting familiar with the exercise, these are the 4 most comment form issues I tend to have to correct.
But for those of you looking for a more "in-depth" explanation on how to properly execute the deadlift, I recommend starting with an earlier article I wrote entitled "DEADLIFT: Why You're Not Lifting As Much Weight As You Could." - muscularstrength.com/article/Deadlift-Why-You-Are-Not-Lifting-As-Much-Weight-As-You-Could
Be sure to check out the full ARTICLE VERSION on my site complete with video and photos of the tips! - muscularstrength.com/article/4-deadlift-tips-to-instantly-increase-your-max
TIPS
(0:42) #1 - Adjust Your Foot Positioning
(1:45) #2 - Bring Your Shins To The Bar
(2:42) #3 - Finding The Right Hip Height
(4:00) #4 - Proper Bracing Of Your Core
*LEVER BELT* (CODE MS10 - 10% OFF) ironbullstrength.com/collections/bodybuilding/products/13mm-suede-powerlifting-lever-belt?ref=scott
*LIFTING STRAPS* (CODE MS10 - 10% OFF) ironbullstrength.com/collections/bodybuilding/products/ez-gripz-weight-lifting-straps?ref=scott
This is the best lifting channel on the internet for nattys, baaah none (with the exception of possibly Brad Castleberry).
Lol, thanks for the kind words my friend!
Hes the grandfather of youtube fitness
All great tips, but I’ve found the hip placement/movement and proper bracing are the most common issues not done properly for most people. Great video Scott!
Just hit a 545 deadlift a few days ago. Gonna shoot for 600 next.
You hit 600 yet?
@@papi69yepes9 yes. I got it in November
I'm so early the comments are just getting staaahted
I've been doing a wider stance with deadlifts. Now I know why I've been feeling weak in my lift
Damn, why are you making me miss the gym Scott? That's torture
Dude I just started going again yesterday after about 9 months off... it feels like torture.
Just gonna roast me in the thumbnail like that lmao
Hey Scott, Been lurking and watching your videos for years. Especially those first few years ago with technique breakdowns and training programs... Good to see a natural athlete up there and motivating! Much respect from Australia.
And remember.. DON'T MOVE THE BARBELL
Haha!
It's pronounced Bah-bell
This was the most short yet useful tip on core bracing ive ever got.
This is the best deadlift tutorial ever, im 14 and i deadlifted 155 kilos with a curved back but i was able to pull 170 kilos a month after i saw this vid
Scott can you do a video on essential equipment to start a home gym??
Perfect timing, i will just miss another deadlift gym session tomorrow. Gyms are still closed here.
Sorry to hear that man. Hope they get open again soon!
@@ScottHermanFitness Thank you! Vaccines are here (Hungary, Middle-Europe), so i hope within a couple of weeks gyms will open.
Hey scott i don't know if you'll read this or not but i really gotta thank you. Applied the things you suggested in my deadlift session today and freakin hit a PR.😁
Maybe this is unrelated but I just want to help people. I really got my dead lift into the mid 500s by focusing strictly on hamstring and Gluth activation. I started doing pause squats heavy and dead lifting from a deficit and it made a tremendous difference as a natural athlete.
I've been doing it in two steps because that's what Jeff Caveliar said to do in his old deadlift video 0.0
I always fail after the first hip raise and feel like my lower back will fail. Thanks for the tip Scott!
Happy to help my bro!
Starting a powerlifting program next week so this helps. Thanks Scott.
You're welcome man!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Amazing tips
Glad you liked the video Darren!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Hey Scott! Could you do some videos about trap bar dead lifts pros/cons, or other exercises you can do with a trap bar?
Following his videos for squat and deadlift helped me to add 40kg at least in a short time, and because of him I can squat 180 + kg without fearing to break my spine.
Do me a favor please, I need a follow up for bench press I couldn't do more than 120kg since a long time ago.
Will see if I can make a similar video for bench press my bro! Awesome work with your lifts!
The foot positioning is so true as I starting climbing in weight the closer my feet got closer
Great tips Scott. Will definitely try using them tomorrow at the gym
Should i deadlift on leg day or on Upper body day?
On leg day
I do either, usually on pull day, but sometimes when I skip it that day I’ll fit it in with legs right before squats. I do sumo
Good question since it obviously hits both areas, and this can be personal preference to some degree. I usually do it on leg day, & generally recommend my clients do the same, but there have been exceptions to that.
Both
Doesn't really matter imo
I'm a simple man. I see a Scott Herman deadlift video, and i click thumbs👆
Great tips 🔥💪😁 Thanks for sharing!
Good points. Different from everyone else. Thanks
Scott! Your content is so helpful and insightful
As a New Zealander whose country is not in lock down - will try this today.
Let me know how it goes! Get that form tight!
Foot positioning and not having one fluid movement were my two issues. Gonna try this out tonight, much appreciated sir!
Instantly helped my working sets W
One for my fellow long torso, short limb friends: Narrow your heels and point your toes out more than everyone else so you can finally pull conventional when you want to without having issues getting your low back neutral. Used to think I could only pull Sumo until a coach showed me this.
Glad you're able to smash those conventional deadlifts brah!
Perfect timing, doing dead’s rn
Nice info as always, keep it up Scott! I miss your vlogs tho
Thanks man! Might do some more vlogs this year!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Plz make same video for squat
Best way to learn about proper form is the small channels on UA-cam that explain body mechanics for lifting in detail. It helped me lot to get rid of pain because everyone has a different physique and have to find what's right for you.
I was just needing a refresher on this. Thanks.
Been waiting for this ...I'm working on my deadlift form.
Let me know how the tips help you and be sure to check out the more involved/detailed video on deadlift form in my pinned comment!
@@ScottHermanFitness thanks 🙏
It worked, I just raised my deadlift by 200 pounds !
In 1 minute of the video coming out?
Thats it? PATHETIC! Mine went up by 201 lbs
@@bob-kq6xl mine went up by 201.1 lbs
First minute, first tip! Amazzzzing!
I definitely needed this video about 2 days ago when I was doing banded deadlifts …
Great tips! Going to try them tomorrow
Awesome! I hope they help you!
Really useful info. Thanks!
My pleasure Norbert!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Excellent video, imo one of your best Scott
Will try
is switch grip a good or bad idea?
Let’s go Scott you the realest on UA-cam fitness by far👌 keep it up!
@scotthermanfitness - didn't know you were in a movie with Bob Deniro. Surfing on a bus and all!
haha yeah man! I was a SWAT TEAM CAPTAIN! Shaved my head and everything!
Very informative video. I realized my feet aren't close enough. Got some practicing to do...Thanks for posting!!
4:15 "figure out just how much AIRR-you can bring in"
Good info !
Thank you I can't wait to get to do deadlifts again!
Great vid Scott like the old days, I find my stance has narrowed now which feels a lot better and doers able me to lift more👍🏻
180x5, 182.5x5, 185x5 187.5x5, 200x3, 215x2 and a max of 235 (kilograms). Trying to get to a max of 240 kilograms before new years day.
Thanks for the tips, they really work!
Thanks scott but i usually skip deadlift and leg day.
Very helpful! I hope I break through my PB!
nice info there. One question: i think i heard you say using a footstance that's too narrow could bust your kneecaps what happened to that?
I dont think I’ve ever said that. Maybe I talked about having a stance that was too wide so that forced your knees to push out your arms as you grab the barbell?
As always great content 👏👍🏻
im at 160lb and stuck at 405lbs. What could I do to improve? I already tried everything in this video.
Deadlift day is tomorrow. I let you know how your technique works with a 69 yr. old lifter.
Noice
and ?
Start today brothers (after a slight health issue).
PEACE
Holy cow this dudes belt was way too tight... It's not supposed to be a corset!! Great video!
Scott powerlifting now???! I'm here for it
I wouldn't say powerlifting. But I like to lift HEAYY on deadlifts!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Really helpful😊👍
Scott why do I have trouble getting into position from the beginning but wen I deadlift my core my body gets in a good position to deadlift safe flat back and drive Thru my hip drive
Great vid Scott 👌 How's training going at the moment?
Thanks Sam! It's going good thanks!
Hope you've been training hard! Have you been following my 5 day bodybuilding split?! The drop sets make for INSANE gains! You can sign up as a platinum member for a 7 day free trial too! muscularstrength.com/program/5-day-bodybuilding-split
Great video! Any chance of one for Squats???
Hey Scott, great info as always. What shoes are you wearing?
Hey Scott, Deadlift is an exercise I left for a long time ago. I don't do it in the correct way and afraid to damage my back. Lower back issues are commonly a returning problem for me.
Learn to do it the right way and it will strengthen your back.
That thumbnail really shattered my soul lmao
Why donot you do some Q&A videos man.....your stuff is pretty good
Check out Nathaniel Massiah. He claims natty at and he recently turned 18, he hit a 672lbs deadlift a while back and he only weighs 89kg.
To anybody watching this who is new to deadlifts I would recommend looking at starting strength. They explain it better
It’s good to see Scott put out real content again
Edit, throwing back to his previous style of doing a lot tip videos
I need all the help I can get cause my deadlift sucks.
Thumbnail’s really calling me out I just hit a max at 3 plates for 2 reps lol
Scott, I am like flat-footed and have to wear orthotics in my shoes. Do you think squat shoes would help me improve my squat because I would have more stability at my feet?
Generally squat shoes will help anyone with their squat, so it's definitely worth a try man!
@@ScottHermanFitness thanks, when I get a job and have money I’m going to buy some lol
@@Wizardman86 A simple way to get similar benefits of squatting shoes is to put small weight plates underneath your heels when you squat. Then you can get a sense if you like lifting like that
@@Henry-ko3po thank you
I tried your weight for deadlifts yesterday. Now, Im dead, thanks.
For my foot position i set up as if I'm trying to achieve a max box jump
do these tips apply to hexbar deadlift as well?
Use hook grip it’s cool and you stay symmetrical
Great stuff I had squats and deadlifts today. I work with a trainer 1x per week and today was that day. He said my deadlifts are clean other than my head positioning I was looking up. He corrected that and had me look straight down. My level of hamstring and glute activation went way up!! Great video as always Scott. Also my weight went up today I got 215lbs for my 10x5!
what straps is Scott using in this video?
I have the link and a discount code in my pinned comment bro!
Link to straps?
Here bro! Use code MS10 for 10% off entire site! ironbullstrength.com/collections/bodybuilding/products/ez-gripz-weight-lifting-straps?ref=scott
using the starting strength setup will automatically set your hips at the correct height. you can roll your shoulders/pack your lats at the bottom just fine!
l recommend using straps, alternating grip puts your underhanded arm in position for bicep injury...tear your bicep and your out of the game 4-6 months after surgery
Increased my deadlifts by 15kg in one month by just bringing my feet a lot closer
You should definitely teach VShred
Im a dude with long legs, and the best tip I ever got was to point my toes out in a "frog stance" and it helped so incredibly much for back strain and strength
For me, also having my shins not next to the bar allows my knees to not go too forward and get in the way
@@greatone6196 the best tip I got is not to squat down put to pretend you bending down
I'm a tall guy myself who struggles with form. Any particular video that helped?
Been stuck at 150kg for ages. Am going to try to fix all these things. Its time to lift some real weights >:)
If you know what u are doing that spinal flection is bs. You grab and bent knees until they touch the bar, so that the bar is in de right place. Then u engage your back so the spine leaves the play.
Also the hips down create tension and some people use that to pull slack at the same time so it could make the lift easier. When u use full ‘hip drive’ people tend to go up too much and use their backs too much causing injury.
And last having as much air as possible is going to help you build pressure. That will create power. But you have to release a bit at the top and reset.
A belt can help feel the brace but if you are good with your body and have a good trained core a belt is not needed. Can still be used tough.
Cheers man for this and also do you think its better to deadloft or power clean?
Deadlift
Hey I am 15 and benching 230 and deadlifting 500 these tips have got me up to 530 Any tips on how to increase bench.
I want that shorts he is wearing, anybody knows the brand and model?
Here is the link man! Use code SCOTT15 For 15% off entire site! jednorth.com/discount/SCOTT15
@@ScottHermanFitness thanks
keeep your ahms straight, road to 500lbs boys😎
I thought Alan Thralls tutorial was enough to get me deadlifting with good form. Now I feel that I`m back in square one and doing it wrong. I dont know who to believe anymore.
I’ve never felt comfortable with the belt. Does that hinder the amount of weight I can lift?
Not at all. If anything it will help you lift more weight. It does take a bit of getting used to if you've never trained with one before though
@@ScottHermanFitness awesome! Thanks man!!
What do you think about dead-lifting with your back intentionally to target your lower-back ( while maintaining a 100% straight spine and no rounding ) ?
Lifting belt link doesn’t work.